Review by James Wilkinson The Villains’ Supper Club – Written by Lila Rose Kaplan. Directed by Sean Daniels. Scenic Design: Apollo Mark Weaver. Costume Design: Arthur Oliver. Lighting Design: Brian J. Lilienthal. Sound Design: David Remedios. Projection Design: Elizabeth Dombek. Illustrator: Chad Cunningham. Fight Director: Angie Jepson. Presented by Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50…
Apollinaire’s “First Love” A Fun, Furry Take on Young Love
by Mike Hoban First Love is the Revolution – Written by Rita Kalnejais; Directed by Danielle Fauteux Jacques; Scenic Design: Nathan Lee/Elizabeth Rocha; Sound: Jennifer Timms; Costumes: Elizabeth Cole Sheehan. Presented by the Apollinaire Theatre Company at the Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St., Chelsea, MA through May 5 First Love is…
Trinity’s “Ragtime” a Breathtaking Musical Extravaganza
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Welcome to the turn of the century with “Ragtime”, the closing musical of Trinity Rep’s season. This 1998 hit musical is based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel. Trinity begins the show in a contemporary room setting and from there we go back in time to 1905 with the epic sweep of this…
Misery Hates Company in Huntington’s “Top Girls”
By Michele Markarian Top Girls – Written by Caryl Churchill. Directed by Liesl Tommy. Presented by Huntington Theatre Company, Avenue of the Arts Huntington Avenue Theatre through May 20. “Top Girls” is a challenging piece of theater. Clocking in at just under three hours, the play takes place in the life of…
