Posts Tagged ‘musicals’
The Snowy World of ‘FROZEN’ the Musical Heats Up San Diego—All Performances Postponed–
“The costumes are so detailed and intricate…I wish everyone could see them up close and touch them…They are hand-stitched with love by true artists…and our tour has a new duet for Anna and Elsa titled “I Can’t Lose You…”
Read More“Let’s do the time warp again…” ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ returns to OB Playhouse
“I’ve reinvented this ‘Rocky Horror’ play’ “he says with a grin. “…there’s more dancing than in the film. The movie is more glam rock and ours is more S and M, with leather harnesses and bras. We have a flogger, some riding crops and…”
Read MoreMore than One! Thrilling Combination of Dance, Song and Heartache in ‘A Chorus Line’ at Welk
‘A Chorus Line’ was gleaned from taped workshop sessions with dancers in the 70s and explores their joys and sacrifices. It made cultural leaps that are still relevant…
Read MoreChorus, Sadistic DDS, and Gender Flips Feed ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at New Village Arts
Director AJ Knox sticks to the plot, but switches the gender of several characters with success, and the music has a bouncy 60’s vibe. Philip David Black’s evil Orin Scrivello DDS and multiple character changes have the audience screaming. If you have not seen either of the B movies, you’re in for a shock to your funny bone…
Read MoreMusic and Message in ‘South Pacific’ Rich, Provocative after 70 Years
“There is nothing like a dame,” and there is nothing like a musical to send a strong message on racism and stereotypes. SDMT’s strong staging of “South Pacific” celebrates the 70-year-old classic…
Read More‘Buddy Holly’ and the Crickets –Oh Boy
Wearing signature black-rimmed glasses, Paul Swensen Eddy conjures the ghost of Buddy Holly in tunes like “That’ll Be the Day,” and “Maybe Baby.” He cranks on his Fender Strocaster guitar (stolen twice in 1958…)and he argues with mentors and band mates…
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