Posts Tagged ‘Moonlight Stage Productions’
Sequins, stilettos, and stars overhead (and on stage) grace Moonlight’s final 2022 show, Kinky Boots
With music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper (yes, THAT Cyndi Lauper) and book by Harvey Fierstein, this show brings all of the zhuzh, vibrancy, and glitter you’d expect, with a healthy dose of sexy sass.
Read MoreBill’s 2021 Theatre List: A Top Seven Plus Some Honorable Mentions
I couldn’t come up with a “top ten” this year, but I’ve got seven…listed chronologically.
Read MoreFiery, Authentic Dance Fuels ‘West Side Story’ at Moonlight
Choreographer Hector Guerero brings every distinctive finger snap and threatening melee from the source, Jerome Robbins…You may have seen the show before, but it’s danced wonderfully here…
Read MoreGetting Schooled by Children in Funny, Wicked-Smart ‘Matilda’ at Moonlight
“Matilda the Musical,” directed by Jamie Torcellini, has dynamic elements that we expect from Moonlight Stage Productions and a splendid cast that shines. Every scene screams with childlike imagination. In the tender song “Quiet,” Charity Rose as Matilda sings in a heartfelt whisper. As she walks closer to the stage edge, we are struck by her tiny frame and bravery…
Read MoreDancing Around Town Has Jazzy, Animal Themes
We’re falling for dances with jazzy, animal themes, trolley rides, hip hop–and it’s almost #Worldballetday
Read MoreMoonlight’s OK ‘Hunchback’ Is Torn Between Two Competitive Worlds
The world has enjoyed author Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” since its original publication in 1831 — so much so that the story has commanded lots of attention amid technical advancement. Moonlight Stage Productions is giving the live show, based on Disney’s 1996 animation, a go — and the result is a cautionary tale about the theater’s errant place in matters that probably shouldn’t concern it.
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