BWW Review: The MUNY's Engaging and Lively ALL SHOOK UP
by Chris Gibson
- Jul 14, 2017
ALL SHOOK UP, a celebration of music performed by the King, Elvis Presley, is a entertaining mash-up of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, combined with some ideas from FOOTLOOSE, and with just a pinch of the movie version of GREASE (book by Joe DiPietro). I know how that sounds, but instead of taking itself or the music too seriously, this show actually achieves a sort of subversive and hilarious kitsch appeal. It's the current production on the MUNY's stage, and it's a splashy, funny, silly, and tune-filled hoot from start to finish.
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of The Muny's ALL SHOOK UP
by Alan Henry
- Jul 13, 2017
Set to the chart-topping hits of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, himself, Elvis Presley, and based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows the story of Natalie, a tomboy mechanic with a longing heart, and Chad, a mysterious, hip-swiveling roustabout who is new to town and ready to shake things up. Set in the 1950s, and filled with secret crushes, hysterical shenanigans and matters of the heart, this is one Muny production that promises to have the entire family dancing in their "Blue Suede Shoes."
SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Brings Off-Broadway's Longest Running Romantic Comedy to the Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 28, 2017
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, the hit comedy written by Matt Murphy, based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson andMaggie Berman, is coming to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for six hilarious, fun-filled shows April 12-15. Kicking off the hit show's engagement on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00 pm in the Rinker Playhouse lobby, the Kravis Center is offering a special "Date Night with Benefits" party.
Photo Flash: SHAHS OF SUNSET's G.G. Gharachedaghi Extends Run in 'SEX TIPS' Off-Broadway
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 3, 2016
Due to popular demand, Golnesa 'G.G.' Gharachedaghi, star of 'Shahs of Sunset,' will extend her limited engagement in New York's longest running comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man as 'Robyn' by one week. Previously set to depart the show today, December 10, G.G. will now play her final performance today, December 17, 2016 at The 777 Theatre (777 Eighth Avenue, between 47th and 48th Streets). BroadwayWorld has a first look at G.G. onstage below!
Photo Flash: SHAHS OF SUNSET's G.G. Gharachedaghi Extends Run in 'SEX TIPS' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2016
Due to popular demand, Golnesa 'G.G.' Gharachedaghi, star of 'Shahs of Sunset,' will extend her limited engagement in New York's longest running comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man as 'Robyn' by one week. Previously set to depart the show on Saturday, December 10, G.G. will now play her final performance on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at The 777 Theatre (777 Eighth Avenue, between 47th and 48th Streets). BroadwayWorld has a first look at G.G. onstage below!
Louis Karchn's JANE EYRE to be Staged at The Kaye Playhouse
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 20, 2016
Louis Karchin's Jane Eyre, a full-length opera in three acts with a libretto by Diane Osen based on Charlotte Bronte's novel, will receive its world premiere today, October 20, 7:30pm with a second performance on Saturday, October 22, 8pm at The Kaye Playhouse (Hunter College). Jane Eyre is Karchin's second opera, composed in 2014, following his critically acclaimed one-act comic opera Romulus. The work draws on a cast of 9 singers, an orchestra of 34 musicians, and chorus. The production coincides with the 200th anniversary year of the birth of writer Charlotte Bronte.
Louis Karchn's JANE EYRE to be Staged at The Kaye Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 26, 2016
Louis Karchin's Jane Eyre, a full-length opera in three acts with a libretto by Diane Osen based on Charlotte Bronte's novel, will receive its world premiere on Thursday, October 20, 7:30pm with a second performance on Saturday, October 22, 8pm at The Kaye Playhouse (Hunter College). Jane Eyre is Karchin's second opera, composed in 2014, following his critically acclaimed one-act comic opera Romulus. The work draws on a cast of 9 singers, an orchestra of 34 musicians, and chorus. The production coincides with the 200th anniversary year of the birth of writer Charlotte Bronte.
BWW Review: Stunning FOLLIES at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Chris Gibson
- Sep 20, 2016
While I was watching FOLLIES, I was reminded of our own beloved Fox Theatre, and how it had tread a similar path during the 1970's. Like the fictional Weismann Theatre where this story's action takes place, it had been fallen on hard times, reduced to screening Kung-Fu and exploitation film fare before being renovated and reopened. But there is no restoration in the cards for the Weismann, and the people that come to it for one final celebrated glimpse may be nearing the point of being past reclamation themselves. This is superior Sondheim, and though it's not revived as often as some of his other works, it's full of the kind of interweaving melodies and motifs that this master composer is so adept at creating. Find out for yourself just how compelling and engaging this musical is by seeing The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' stunning production that opens their 50th season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Christiane Noll, Emily Skinner, Adam Heller, Bradley Dean and More in The Rep's FOLLIES
by Christina Mancuso
- Sep 7, 2016
One of the most daring and innovative musicals of all time launches The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' 50th anniversary season. Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Goldman and directed by Rob Ruggiero, runs tonight, September 7, through October 2 on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
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