Posts Tagged ‘Brian Yorkey’
LJP ‘Freaky Friday’ a Winner in Residence
The story about the mother and teenaged daughter who magically swap bodies has been around so long that the title sounds like antique slang but author Bridget Carpenter and songwriters Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey have deftly shaped it into a fable for the ages and director Christopher Ashley imported it for the beginning of his second decade as artistic boss at L Jolla Playhouse.
Read MoreIF She’s a Star THEN Here’s Her Ride
Idina Menzel’s name is over the title of the touring musical “If/Then.” a certain and long-established badge of a genuine Broadway star. And the show around her is built to take full advantage of her voice and presence.
Read More‘Next to Normal’ Sports a Flaw — But the Ensemble…
A logistical flaw threatens to throw San Diego Musical Theatre’s “Next to Normal” off track — but the bottom line is that it doesn’t. Meanwhile, the excellent cast sings and works its way through this important story about a family struggling with the central figure’s mental illness.
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