Kristin Chenoweth is American Royalty in the world premiere of The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Glitz, glamour, and facade are at the front of the new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, direction by Michael Arden, and starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham … Continue reading World Premiere: The Queen of Versailles
World Premiere: Gatsby: An American Myth at A.R.T.
Dazzling scenes, heart-wrenching lyrics, and gritty commentary on the American Dream— these are just a few things that bring Gatsby: An American Myth to life at the American Repertory Theatre. While audiences may question what's the need for another adaptation of the 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, The Great Gatsby, this world premiere production does … Continue reading World Premiere: Gatsby: An American Myth at A.R.T.
World Premiere: Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T.
Under layers of satin and glamour, Real Women Have Curves weaves together a poignant tale of the lives of immigrants and following your heart. The world premiere musical based on the play by Josefina López and screenplay by López and George LaVoo at the American Repertory Theatre tells the story of Ana Garcia, who dreams of going to … Continue reading World Premiere: Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T.
Regional: Assassins at Lyric Stage Company
Boston's Lyric Stage Company breathes new life into Steven Sondheim's Assassins. Framed like a classic carnival game, the revue-style musical takes the audience on a journey as The Proprietor invites them into the twisted games of the historical figures who have attempted (both successfully and not) to assassinate the president of the United States. Each … Continue reading Regional: Assassins at Lyric Stage Company
Regional: POTUS at Speakeasy Stage
Selina Fillinger's POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive puts the spotlight on seven women navigating a political funhouse as a PR disaster goes from bad to worse for the vulgar President of the United States. After the president's blunder, the president's chief of staff, Harriet (Lisa Yuen), … Continue reading Regional: POTUS at Speakeasy Stage
Regional: Evita at American Repertory Theater
Shereen Pimentel dazzles in a striking new revival of Evita at the American Repertory Theater. Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, about the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows her early life, rise to power, charity work, and death. The musical … Continue reading Regional: Evita at American Repertory Theater
Regional Premiere: Life of Pi at A.R.T.
The North American Premiere of Life of Pi captures Yann Martel's timeless story through captivating scenic design and expressive puppetry. I was so thrilled to be able to catch Life of Pi at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge! This North American premiere comes after sound reviews in the West End and ahead of its … Continue reading Regional Premiere: Life of Pi at A.R.T.
Regional: Sing Street in Boston
Called "the Joyus New Musical that Lights You Up," Huntington Theatre Company's production of Sing Street is electric and lighting up Boston this fall. I had learned of Sing Street through its highly-anticipated Broadway run in the spring of 2020, only for those hopes to be dashed before it even hit the stage. Then, delayed … Continue reading Regional: Sing Street in Boston
World Premiere: The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse
The Wanderer takes audiences on a journey of trials of fame and triumph of human spirit, encapsulating a surprisingly timely reflection on humanity—all while doing right by the jukebox musical. The biomusical captures the first decade of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci’s career, from his rise to fame to his battle with … Continue reading World Premiere: The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse
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