By Mike Hoban Accidental Death of an Anarchist – Written by Dario Fo; Adapted/Translated by Gavin Richards & Gillian Hanna; Directed by James Peter Sotis. Presented by Praxis Stage at First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston through December 17 Who says political theater has to be dour? Not Praxis Stage, which has updated Dario…
Category: Theater Reviews
“Cabaret” Little Theatre of Fall River
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The Little Theatre of Fall River’s current show at the Fire Barn is “Cabaret”. This Kander and Ebb Tony Award winning musical is set in the tumultuous city of Berlin right before Hitler’s rise to power. “Cabaret” won it’s first Tony for best show in 1967, the second Tony for best revival in 1998…
“Noises Off”, URI Theatre
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The second show of URI’s season is “Noises Off”, a 1982 play by Michael Frayn. The idea for it was born in 1970 when Frayn was standing in the wings watching a performance of “Chinamen”, a farce he had written for Lynn Redgrave. According to Frayn, “It was funnier…
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE MUSICAL” (The Community Players)
Reviewed by Tony Annicone The holiday musical at Community Players this year is “It’s A Wonderful Life, The Musical”. Based on the beloved 1946 film, this family friendly musical faithfully follows the familiar story of George Bailey’s life from childhood dreams to midlife disappointments. After George wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent…
