Posts Tagged ‘Vista’
Rocking Out with Legends in Lamb’s Players’ Authentic ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
“We are transported to 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley meet at Sam Phillip’s Sun Record Studios in Memphis, when the four men are still in their 20s…
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 MoreAbba-Binging at Moonlight’s Feel-Good ‘Mamma Mia!’
“…a sparkling show and communal karaoke, where graying couples can let loose and relive the 70s, and families feel free to sing along…
Read MoreTentacled Twist, Tap Dancing Make Moonlight’s ‘Mermaid’ Bubbly Fun
Randall Hickman’s Ursula is big and loud–a bottle of rum in the kiddie punch– and balances the sweetness and puns spawned from Disney. His timing and naughtiness are to die for…
Read More‘The World Goes ‘Round’ Wobbles, Wows at AVO
Benjamin Lopez leads the cast in “Pain,” the hilarious song and dance spoof that makes fun of plies, Martha Graham, and conceited windbag choreographers. The group ends up dancing…
Read MoreHigh on decibels, low on laughs, Moonlight takes risk with The Who’s TOMMY
Unlike the warm and fuzzy Wizard of Oz that broke all attendance records at Moonlight this summer, the rock opera Tommy about a “deaf, dumb, and blind” pinball wizard is an adult show and smacks of grim realities.
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