Glenn Wall as Lawrence, Jamie Lynne Stuart as Christine, and Alex Valentine as Freddie in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Photo by Daniel Fontneau. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is a must-see for musical comedy lovers, especially for those who appreciate zany humor. At Cotuit Center for the Arts through July 1, it … Continue reading
When the Fox television series “Glee,” a musical comedy about a high school glee club, first aired in 2009, Lily Mae Harrington was immediately hooked. “I have to be on this show,” she said. Now, only a couple of years later, her dream is well on the way to coming true. Lily Mae Harrington, an … Continue reading
Sara Daneshpour, Stephen Simon, and Bonnie Ward Simon Pianist Sara Daneshpour will perform with the Simon Sinfonietta tomorrow night (Saturday, June 2, 7:30 PM) at Falmouth Academy. She will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor, K466. Sara, 24, won first prize in the American Beethoven Society Pianists Competition when she was 13. … Continue reading
By Guest Blogger Janet Murphy Robertson of ArtistsandMusicians.org The Simon Sinfonietta’s 2011-2012 season will culminate on Saturday, June 2 with featured soloist Sara Daneshpour performing Mozart’s D minor Piano Concerto No. 20, K466. Music Director and Conductor Stephen Simon has paired this concerto with two additional works to complete the Sinfonietta’s season of adventure: Stravinsky’s … Continue reading
Pat Farrell, Jody Carman, and Carol McManus chat about life in “The Cemetery Club” at The Barnstable Comedy Club. Photo by Rachael Kenneally. “The Cemetery Club,” at the Barnstable Comedy Club through May 27, is warm and funny, poignant and charming. The play, by Ivan Menchell, is intelligently written, and director Marti Baker brings out … Continue reading
From left, Cortney Charleston, Hannah Van Sciver, Seth Simons, Jillian Blackwell, Victoria Ford, and Richard Thomson. It was part witty and hilarious stand-up comedy, part heart-and-soul-felt reflection on personal experience, part astute observation on life, and all amazing. Six members of the University of Pennsylvania’s Excelano Project brought their spoken word show/poetry slam to Cotuit … Continue reading
Going to see “Losing Your Pants” at Cotuit Center for the Arts’ Black Box Theater is a lot like visiting your crazy, but loveable, relatives as they gather for a family reunion/wedding/hideout from the Mafia. Except, unlike the others, you don’t have to explain your actions to Mama, who is clearly in charge despite having … Continue reading
Bret Poulter as the Leading Player dances with Jessie Edgar, left, and Maddie Edgar in a battle scene from “Pippin.” The Falmouth Theatre Guild has an abundance of “Magic to do, just for you” in its current production of “Pippin,” which opened Friday and runs through May 13 at Highfield Theater in Falmouth. It is … Continue reading
By Susan Pennington, guest reviewer Mastersingers by the Sea, conducted by David MacKenzie, presented a gratifying choral and orchestral program Sunday afternoon, April 22, at St. Barnabas Church (also performed Saturday). The keystone was the elegant performance of The Great Trees, a 2009 composition by Gwyneth Walker, set to poetry of Wendall Berry. The scenes … Continue reading
“Doubt: A Parable” won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 2005 for its author, John Patrick Shanley, and it is easy to understand why, after seeing the Cotuit Center for the Arts’ current production of the play. The writing is superb, authentic, and often quite funny. The plot, deceivingly simple, invites each individual … Continue reading
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