By Sheila Barth BOX INFO: Two-act, two-hour new musical, book, music and lyrics by Wendy Kesselman, inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” making its world premiere, with a Boston all-star cast, appearing at Gloucester Stage Company, now through June 2: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday,Sunday, 2 p.m. 267 E. Main St., Gloucester….
Theater Reviews
Fresh Ink Theatre Sees Green with Heritage Hills
Review by James Wilkinson ‘Heritage Hill Naturals’ – Written by Francisca Da Silveira. Directed by Phaedra Michelle Scott. Dramaturg: Sarah Schnebly. Assistant Director: G Cadogan. Scenic Design: Abby Shenker. Lighting Design: Emily Bearce. Costume Design: Stephanie K. Brownell. Prop Design: Cesara Walters. Sound Design: Lee Schuna. Presented by Fresh Ink Theatre at the…
THE KING & I Soars at Hanover Theatre
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The closing Broadway series musical of Hanover Theatre’s ninth season is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, “The King & I”, one of the duos best work. This version won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 2015. They based this musical on the true story of English school teacher, Anna Leonowens and the…
Praxis Delivers Powerful, Stripped Down Version of Camus’ “The Plague”
by Mike Hoban ‘The Plague, after La Peste’ – Written by Albert Camus; Adapted by Neil Bartlett; Directed by Daniel Boudreau; Lighting Design by Read Davidson; Sound Design by Jay Mobley; Costumes by Sarah Josselyn. Presented by Praxis Stage at the Dorchester Art Project at 1486 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester through May 20; and…
