Reviewed by Tony Annicone We’re off to see the wizard for Hendricken’s autumn musical. This classic tale of Dorothy and Toto’s adventures in Oz has melted hearts for more than seven decades with its unforgettable melodies and timeless themes of family, home and the courage to pursue dreams. Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s enduring children’s…
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Stoneham Theatre’s “Mame” Hits All the Right Notes (4 Stars)
By Mike Hoban “Mame,” – Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman; Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee; Directed and choreographed by Ilyse Robbins; Scenic Design by Katheryn Monthei; Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg; Costume Design by Tyler Kinney, Music Direction by Matthew Stern; Sound Design by John Stone. Presented by the Stoneham Theatre…
‘A Palpable Hit’ Hits It On the Nose
By CJ Williams A Palpable Hit – Arranger and Dramaturg: Michael Andersen. Narrated by Michael Andersen. Directed by Daniel Berger-Jones and Sarah Gazdowicz. Cast: Angie Jepson, Gabriel Kuttner, Omar Robinson, Marge Dunn, Cameron Gosselin, Dalton Gordon, Michael Andersen. Stage Fighting Directors: Omar Robinson and Angie Jepson. Presented by The Gunpowder Plot at the Durrell Theater,…
Huntington’s ‘Bedroom Farce’ Provides Much Needed Comic Relief (4.5 Stars)
By Mike Hoban Bedroom Farce – Written by Alan Ayckbourn; Directed by Maria Aitken; Scenic Design by Alexander Dodge; Costume Design by Robert Morgan; Lighting Design by Matthew Richards; Sound Design & Original Music by John Gromada. Presented by the Huntington Theatre Company at 264 Huntington Ave. in Boston through December 11th Looking for an…