August 5, 2010 Karen Santos directs “Camelot” at the Cotuit Center for the Arts “Don’t let it be forgot that once there was a spot for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot.” Lerner and Lowe’s “Camelot” opens tonight at 8 PM at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. It runs Thursday through … Continue reading
August 4, 2010 The College Light Opera Company’s “Kismet” is a vibrant tale of love and poetry, full of colorful characters, classic tunes, and, of course, baubles, bangles, and beads, as kismet, or fate, prevails. Michael Canestraro directed and choreographed the production, while Elizabeth Hastings provided musical direction. The musical, which premiered on Broadway in … Continue reading
July 31, 2010 Mike Daisey Tonight is the last night to catch Mike Daisy’s monologue, “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” at the Cape Cod Theatre Project. The nonfiction play has already been performed Thursday and last night at Falmouth Academy, as part of CCTP’s play development process. (I saw it last night.) … Continue reading
July 28, 2010 Christine Lacey as Naughty Marietta, disguised here as the son of old Rudolfo. Christine Lacey makes a perfectly delightful Marietta in the College Light Opera Company’s production of Victor Herbert’s “Naughty Marietta.” She is bubbly and vivacious, whiny and crabby, impetuous and determined, and altogether charming as she sings and dances her … Continue reading
July 21, 2010 Kyle Yampiro as Nathan Detroit and Miss Adelaide (Brynn Lewallen as Miss Adelaide in CLOC’s “Guys and Dolls.” Frank Loesser’s “Guys and Dolls,” currently being presented by the College Light Opera Company at Highfield Theatre in Falmouth, is one of those rare musicals in which nearly every song is a winner. It … Continue reading
July 20, 2010 Following is an excerpt of my review of “Hairspray,” at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis through August 7. My full review will appear in the Enterprise on Friday, July 23, but you might not want to wait until then to buy tickets! This is a wonderful show, and, even though the Playhouse … Continue reading
July 12, 2010 Review by MARILYN J. ROWLAND, originally published in the Enterprise on Friday, July 9, 2010. The College Light Opera Company’s “Evita” is presented in muted colors on a dimly lit, sparsely furnished stage, with archival photographs and film of Eva Duarte de Perón and Juan Perón playing silently, almost continuously in the … Continue reading
July 15, 2012 Review by WILLIAM GRACE. Mr. Grace is a summer resident of Bourne. He has a consulting business in educational publishing and an avid interest in musical theater. You know the story, you know the music ,and you probably can sing many of the lyrics, yet “My Fair Lady” can still seem timeless, … Continue reading
July 12, 2010 Review by MARILYN J. ROWLAND, originally published in The Enterprise on Friday, July 2, 2010. The College Light Opera Company opened its 42nd summer season this week with a dazzling production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s 1885 Savoy opera, “The Mikado.” The solo voices are engaging, the choruses both sonorous and visually enchanting, … Continue reading
April 30, 2010 I loved James Judd’s performance last year in Woods Hole and was eagerly looking forward to this year’s return visit. The Woods Hole Theater Company brought the San Francisco comedian to the Woods Hole Community Hall for two shows, this year, last night, and tonight. I saw the show last night. James … Continue reading
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