by Tony Annicone Trinity Repertory Company ushers the holiday season in with their live yearly presentation of their 46th production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming. This is Trinity’s third show of its 59th season and is performed in 90 minutes with no intermission. This show’s underlying themes…
‘WINTER WONDERETTES’ at the Ivoryton Playhouse
reviewed by Tony Annicone Ivoryton Playhouse’s holiday show this year is “Winter Wonderettes” created by Roger Bean. It is 1968 and the audience is at the annual Christmas party at the Essex Hardware Store. The quartet of Missy, Suzy, Betty Jean and Cindy Lou, first introduced to us in “The Marvelous Wonderettes”, have decorated the…
Bill Irwin Is Brilliant in ArtsEmerson’s Not-to-Be-Missed “On Beckett.”
‘On Beckett’ — Conceived and Performed by Bill Irwin. Produced by Octopus Theatricals; Scenic Design by Charles Corcoran; Costume Consultation by Martha Hally; Lighting Design by Michael Gottlieb; Sound Design by M. Florian Staab. Presented by Arts Emerson at the Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., Boston, MA through October 30. by Shelley A. Sackett…
Short Take: Just Wanna Have Fun? Say Yeah to ‘Kinky Boots’ at NSMT
Kinky Boots – Kevin P. Hill, director and choreographer, Dan Rodriguez, musical director, Kyle Dixon, scenic designer, Gregg Barnes, original costume design, Kelly Baker, costume coordinator/additional costume design, Jose Santiago, lighting designer, Adam Bates, sound designer, Josh Marquette, original wig design, Rachel Padua-Shufelt, additional hair and wig design. At North Shore Music Theatre, October 25…