Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August 2008 “I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.”– Noel Coward, “Private Lives” 1929 Certainly Noel Coward (1899-1973) wasn’t what was considered “normal” in his private life. A closeted gay man, as one pretty much had to…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2008 If you are not already familiar with Chris Van Allsburg’s 1984 book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick I suggest that you get hold of a copy and read it before seeing this show. It will not take you more than 10 minutes and my local…
by Gail M. Burns, August 2006 While I am sure you are all wanting to know how the Barrington Stage production of Jean Anouilh’s Ring Around the Moon is, I would bet dollars to doughnuts that what you really want to hear is my opinion of the company’s new home in the…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2006 The first thing this show needs is a new title. The Burnt Part Boys suggests a tragic tale of burn victims or innocent civilians wounded as “collateral damage” in some war. In fact this is a fairly gentle musical coming-of-age tale about two brothers, Jake…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2005 I had been looking forward to seeing this production of The Importance of Being Earnest for months, and so I was puzzled that I left the theatre feeling empty and unfulfilled. Certainly Barrington Stage has mounted a beautiful and professional production cast with attractive and…
