by Tony Annicone Theatre by the Sea’s closing musical of their 89th season is the 6 Time Tony Award winning musical “Kinky Boots” with book by Harvey Fierstein and music by Cyndi Lauper. Owner and producer Bill Hanney spares no expense in bringing the incredible musical to this historic Rhode Island Theatre. This show is…
80’s Greed Explored in Burbage Theatre’s Excellent ‘Junk’
by Tony Annicone After two long years, Burbage Theatre Company brings Ayad Akhtar’s Kennedy Prize winning drama “Junk” to audiences. It’s also the New England Premiere and their last show of their 10th season. Junk is based on a true story and it’s essentially The West Wing meets the Wolf of Wall Street. Junk is…
Gloucester Stage’s ‘Grand Horizons’ Asks, “After 50 Years of Marriage, What’s Love Got to Do with It?”
Written by Bess Wohl; Directed by Robert Walsh; Scenic Design by Jenna McFarland Lord; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl; Lighting Design by Anshuman Bhatia; Sound Design by Dewey Dellay. Presented by Gloucester Stage through August 21. by Shelley A. Sackett Nancy and Bill (played by real life spouses and stellar actors Paula Plum and Richard…
Short Take: Ogunquit’s ‘Nutty Professor’ Updates Original Jerry Lewis Film into Madcap Musical
The Nutty Professor – Based on the 1963 movie of the same name. Book & Lyrics by Rupert Holmes; Composed by Marvin Hamlisch; Direction by Marc Bruni; Music Direction by Matt Deitchman; Choreography by JoAnn M Hunter; Scenic Design by Wilson Chin and Riw Rakkulchon; Lighting Design by Cory Pattak; Costume Design by Mara Blumenfeld;…
