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
August 3, 2010 Sunday’s TD Bank 25th Anniversary Pops by the Sea concert, presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, was a spectacular, star-studded event, with special guests Rachael Ray, Chris Cooper, and Idina Menzel, as well as local talent: the Colum Cille Pipes and Drums of Sandwich who began the evening performances with … Continue reading
August 1, 2010 Most of the narrative films I previewed this year touch on death of a family member, or the aftermath of death for the living. In this category are “House of Bones,” a documentary about a family house on Martha’s Vineyard after the death of the director’s grandmother; “Lebanon, PA,” a drama about … Continue reading
July 31, 2010 Still from “Climate Refugees” The Woods Hole Film Festival begins tonight with “Climate Refugees: The Human Face of Climate Change,” a documentary about people displaced by climate-induced environmental disasters. It is one of several environmentally themed films in the festival, which also features outdoor screenings on Project Green Screen, a wind and … 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 18, 2010 Folk/pop singer Daniel Byrnes provided a delightful early evening concert for all ages at Peg Noonan Park on Main Street in Falmouth last Friday. He has a good voice and is skilled with the guitar, creating a nice mellow sound and a warm and friendly mood. He attracted a crowd of listeners; … Continue reading
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