By Michele Markarian “The SpongeBob Musical”. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg. Book by Kyle Jarrow. Music by various artists. Musical Production Conceived and Directed by Tina Landau. Presented by NETworks Presentations at the Boch Center, Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, through October 27. A few years back, a friend and I drove…
‘Saltonstall’s Trial’ An Eerie Reminder of Mob Rule
By Sheila Barth BOX INFO: The original play, “Saltonstall’s Trial,” continues with its full production debut October 25-27: Oct. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 26, 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the 560-seat Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., downtown Beverly. Tickets start at $19.50. punctuate4.org, 978-390-2425, thelarcom.org. There are many reasons to see Punctuate4’s production…
Exploring Native Gardens at Gloucester Stage
Review by James Wilkinson Native Gardens – Written by Karen Zacarias. Directed by Kelly Galvin. Scenic Design: Lindsay Genevieve Fuori. Lighting Design: Marcella Barbeau. Costume Design: Chelsea Kerl. Sound Design: Alexis Rappaport. Props Design: Emme Shaw. Produced by Gloucester Stage Company, 267 E. Main St., Gloucester through October 20. It was idle curiosity, more than…
Get Your Kicks at ‘KINKY BOOTS’ at Ogunquit Playhouse
By Sheila Barth Kick up your heels, stride proudly, walk tall, and enjoy every minute of Ogunquit Playhouse’s spectacular production of “Kinky Boots,” Harvey Fierstein and Cindy Lauper’s popular Broadway musical hit. This is one show you don’t want to miss. Don’t let the name of the play be off-putting. The musical isn’t about sexual…