Salome wanted to hear more about the shows I saw in NYC, and she's awesome enough that she could probably get me to do her bidding even without being all hot and naked on the internet. So...
I went to New York City with my big sister from December 26, 2006 and returned on January 1, 2007. I saw 7 Broadway shows:
Company is a revival of one of Sondheim's less well known shows, but it's one of his most beautiful, if you ask me. This production was directed by John Doyle, who directed last year's Tony-winning Sweeny Todd. As with Sweeny Todd, there is no orchestra; all the instruments are played by the actors. My favorite show we saw.
The Vertical Hour was a straight play starring Julianne Moore and Bill Nighy, written by David Hare, who wrote The Hours. It was really engrossing, and Bill Nighy is incredibly funny.
Spring Awakening falls under the category of "rock musical." The music is by Duncan Sheik, and it's based on the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. It was really well staged (very minimalist; I liked it), and I love the music. That said, it's a bit depressing.
Grey Gardens is based on the documentary of the same. Very beautiful music, with a great cast and a great set. The second act is pretty creepy, though.
The Apple Tree is three short musicals based on various stories. The show itself would be nothing to write home about if it didn't star Kristin Chenowith, who has an amazing voice. Plus, this was also in Studio 54, so there's a lot of history in the theatre.
Tarzan is the musical version of the Disney movie. The really cool thing in this show was the tech. There was a lot of great rope work, including an effective translation of an overhead shot from film to stage.
The Drowsy Chaperone is a very funny send-up of cliched musicals from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. A very good conceit, and well executed, but that's about it. Really as two-dimensional as the musicals it makes fun of.
So, yeah, that was my big winter break event. Also, I'm seeing Wicked again when it comes to LA in March.
I went to New York City with my big sister from December 26, 2006 and returned on January 1, 2007. I saw 7 Broadway shows:
Company is a revival of one of Sondheim's less well known shows, but it's one of his most beautiful, if you ask me. This production was directed by John Doyle, who directed last year's Tony-winning Sweeny Todd. As with Sweeny Todd, there is no orchestra; all the instruments are played by the actors. My favorite show we saw.
The Vertical Hour was a straight play starring Julianne Moore and Bill Nighy, written by David Hare, who wrote The Hours. It was really engrossing, and Bill Nighy is incredibly funny.
Spring Awakening falls under the category of "rock musical." The music is by Duncan Sheik, and it's based on the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. It was really well staged (very minimalist; I liked it), and I love the music. That said, it's a bit depressing.
Grey Gardens is based on the documentary of the same. Very beautiful music, with a great cast and a great set. The second act is pretty creepy, though.
The Apple Tree is three short musicals based on various stories. The show itself would be nothing to write home about if it didn't star Kristin Chenowith, who has an amazing voice. Plus, this was also in Studio 54, so there's a lot of history in the theatre.
Tarzan is the musical version of the Disney movie. The really cool thing in this show was the tech. There was a lot of great rope work, including an effective translation of an overhead shot from film to stage.
The Drowsy Chaperone is a very funny send-up of cliched musicals from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. A very good conceit, and well executed, but that's about it. Really as two-dimensional as the musicals it makes fun of.
So, yeah, that was my big winter break event. Also, I'm seeing Wicked again when it comes to LA in March.
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