By Michele Markarian The Wiz. Book by William F. Brown. Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls, from the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum. Directed by Dawn M. Simmons. Musical Director Allyssa Jones. Presented by Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, through July 1….
Strong Performances Lift Gloucester Stage’s “Madame Defarge”
Madame Defarge – Inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”; Book, Music and Lyrics by Wendy Kesselman; Directed by Ellie Heyman. Presented by Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester through June 2 The Gloucester Stage Company is opening its season in ambitious fashion, with the world premiere of Madame…
A Spectacular New Musical, ‘MADAME DeFARGE’ Ignites Gloucester Stage
By Sheila Barth BOX INFO: Two-act, two-hour new musical, book, music and lyrics by Wendy Kesselman, inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” making its world premiere, with a Boston all-star cast, appearing at Gloucester Stage Company, now through June 2: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday,Sunday, 2 p.m. 267 E. Main St., Gloucester….
Fresh Ink Theatre Sees Green with Heritage Hills
Review by James Wilkinson ‘Heritage Hill Naturals’ – Written by Francisca Da Silveira. Directed by Phaedra Michelle Scott. Dramaturg: Sarah Schnebly. Assistant Director: G Cadogan. Scenic Design: Abby Shenker. Lighting Design: Emily Bearce. Costume Design: Stephanie K. Brownell. Prop Design: Cesara Walters. Sound Design: Lee Schuna. Presented by Fresh Ink Theatre at the…