LA FORZA DEL DESTINO Comes to Teatr Wielki This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023
Giuseppe Verdi’s La forza del destino starts with a scene of Donna Leonora and Don Alvaro’s moonlight tryst which is suddenly interrupted by the girl’s father, Marchese di Calatrava. Alvaro draws a pistol, most probably one with a flintlock mechanism, because that was what used in the 18th century.
Theatre Travels Presents THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022
Sydney based theatre company Theatre Travels (The Laramie Project, No: Intermission Festival) prepares to pack a punch with its 20th production since launching in 2018, with the Australian premiere season of Joy Wilkinson's The Sweet Science of Bruising.
BWW Review: THE GREAT COMET at Universal Arts Center
by Jimin Lee - Apr 29, 2021
Actors holding various instruments made their way up to the seats, greeting the audience, waving hands. Soon, some of the violinists began to strike a note, with others dancing along. On stage, some were showing magic tricks to the audience members, receiving rounds of applause. Once, the lights dimmed and the siren began to blare, the audience was transported into Russia, as the “Prologue” began to play. This was the beginning of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (a.k.a THE GREAT COMET) ’s Korean production. The vibrant musical opened its doors to Russia on March 20 at the Universal Arts Center, inviting the Korean audience to an unforgettable theatre experience.
BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN at West Fargo High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Apr 25, 2021
A musical based on the classic 1869 two volume novel semi-autobiographical written by Louisa May Alcott. The story of the four March sisters. This story has been adapted to stage and screen numerous times, including the recent 2019 Hollywood movie release. The Broadway production opened in 2005.
BWW Review: THE GRINNING MAN, Bristol Old Vic At Home
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Jun 27, 2020
a?oeAnd so we find ourselves gathered once again at the altar of sweet distractiona?? purrs Julian Bleach's Barkilphedro, an ambitious court clown, at the beginning of The Grinning Man, a new musical with book and lyrics by Carl Grose and music by Tim Philips. If only, you might think: being in a theatre would do more than put a smile on my face right now.
Belmont Theater District Celebrates The Season In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019
The Belmont Theater District (BTD), Chicago's largest theater district located in the Lakeview West and Lakeview East neighborhoods, celebrates the holidays this November and December. The Belmont Theater District acts as an advocate to create, promote and strengthen the diverse artistic offerings of the Lakeview West and Lakeview East neighborhoods to its residents and visitors.
BWW Review: True story of the Cardiff Giant in the family friendly musical THE GIANT HOAX from Indieworks Theatre
by Joe Lombardi - Nov 30, 2019
In the musical Barnum, a song lyric compels you to 'join the circus like you wanted to, when you were a kid.' In the family friendly new musical The Giant Hoax, a young farm girl named Emily will do just that. She's heard about the Cardiff Giant and wants to see the amazing wonder for herself. Emily runs away from home and will learn some valuable lessons, meet an assortment of colorful characters and sing about 'Wonderful Things.'
Guest Blog: Playwright Bethan Marlow On MOLD RIOTS at Theatr Clwyd
by Marianka Swain - Oct 18, 2019
a?oeAre you sure you want to do this play???' That was my first reaction after I'd been invited to write Mold Riots and had done some reading up on it. I'd never heard of the riot before but when I found out what had happened, and more importantly why it had happened, there were so many themes that still rung true to Mold and North Wales today that I was both excited and scared of opening that massive, sensitive and political door.
Full Company Announced For Theatr Clwyd's MOLD RIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019
Theatr Clwyd today announces further details for the world première of Bethan Marlow's Mold Riots, which will see a community and professional cast bring one of Wales' forgotten dark days to life on the streets of Mold in a large-scale promenade production with locations including Mold Town Council Chamber, Mold cattle market and St Mary's Church. Katie Posner directs Gethin Alderman (Robat), Lauren Fitzpatrick (Margaret), Amy Forrest (Ailis), and Kai Owen (David), alongside a community cast of over 100 from ages 7 to 87, including 30 children.
BWW Review: BORIS GODUNOV, Royal Opera House
by Gary Naylor - Jun 20, 2019
Illuminated by a masterful performance from Bryn Terfel, this production is a gruelling but rewarding, often stunning, revisit to the Musorgsky's original 1869 version.