This new Pinocchio musical is a patchy affair which still manages to be infectious enough to bring plenty of Christmas cheer, thanks to the gusto of its performances and home-made design flair.

Last year, horror fans met the evil version of Pooh Bear in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Then, another beloved icon of childhood, Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain. Which meant we got a ...

Although Pinocchio is labeled an opera in the Piccolo Spoleto catalog, it’s actually about as far from opera as a production can get. There’s no singing, no set, and only a few props — an unfinished, ...