Reviewed by Tony Annicone New Bedford Festival Theatre’s summer musical at the Zeiterion Theatre is “West Side Story”, the classic 1957 musical hit. It is based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the story is as fresh and meaningful to contemporary audiences as it was for audiences in 1591 for the original play…
Theater Reviews
Hub Theatre Goes Red, White and Blue with “The Taming”
Review by James Wilkinson ‘The Taming’ – Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Juliet Bowler. Presented by Hub Theatre Company. Assistant Director/Dramaturg: Jess Viator. Set Designer: Ben Lieberson. Scenic Artist: Megan Kinneen. Lighting Designer: Mike Wonson. Costume Designer: Erica Desautels. Sound Designer: Kyle Lampe. Props Designer: Cesara Walters. Pageant Consultant: Jamie-Shannon Ferguson. At…
Americana Theatre Company Dreams Impossible Dream with “Man of La Mancha”
By Evan McKenna Man of La Mancha – Written by Dale Wasserman, Lyrics by Joe Darion; Music by Mitch Leigh. Directed by Dr. Michael Kirkland; Choreographed by Derek G. Martin; Set Design by David Friday; Costumes by Brian Kenerson; Lighting by Heather M. Crocker. Presented by The Americana Theatre Company at The Spire…
Avenue Stage’s “Addict Shunned” Provides Compelling, Intimate Look At Addiction
by Mike Hoban Addict Shunned – By Judith Austin; Directed by Michael O’Halloran; Cast: Geoffrey Pingree, Saloni Kumar, Eunice Simmons, Bridget Haberecht, Joel Derby, Megan Ward, Miss Mary Mac. Presented by Avenue Stage at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston through July 28 One of the few positives that has come out of…
