To the orchestra, I give you my kudos. The accompaniment was stellar, the bass beautiful and not a note missed. The singing varied (did I mention this is a musical?). At times, a mic or two would have been nice, just to amplify the sound or put less strain on our performers’ voices.
by @nadatodo
Grey Gardens is a pillar of society, utter chaos, a documentary film, Broadway play, and most recently, a feature.
Fast forward to after the performance. I went home and listen to a bulk of Waits tunes. His voice is raspy, husky and at times, a parody of himself. He is eccentric, eclectic and comedic. He is gospel, and blues, and jazz, and bluegrass and folk. He is strange and yet, a skilled entertainer.
by @nadatodo
March 6th was the first of two preview nights for The Odd Couple (Female Version), staged at the Jericho Arts Centre. This was the first time I’d been to this venue, so I figure I’d kill two birds with one stone: Check out the space, and see the new rendition of a theatrical classic.
by @nadatodo | Anastasia Koutalianos
Only two months into the year and another gem hits the Vancouver stage. Only this time ‘round it is a retake on the classic The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
by @nadatodo | Anastasia Koutalianos
“It could have been different. She had a choice.”
“So did you.”
— Quasimodo to Claude Frollo
Only two months into the year and another gem hits the Vancouver stage. Only this time ‘round it is a retake on the classic The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
“His life was gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’"
Julius Caesar. Packed full of symbolism, mysticism, greed, loyalty and all that jazz—it’s no wonder the play is a staple in any high school English classroom, let alone the stage. And again, no surprise then that Langara College’s Studio 58 decided to present the Shakespearean tragedy as part of its 2012 season. That is, with a twist.
“I’ve never had a problem with age…It’s only had a problem with me.” – Shirley Broderick as Jessie
This is my third or fourth time at the Stanley. Besides the Orpheum or Vogue, this theatre has to be one of the nicest in the city. It has charm.
Tonight we’re here to see Calendar Girls.
Like the performance, here’s my review in fast forward.
Imagine watching all 37 William Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes. Now make your way to Metro Theatre and you’ll see just that. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a three-man show, whereby you are taken on a sped-up journey through the literary works of Mr. W.S.—from comedies, to tragedies and histories in between.
Often we overlook how fate and destiny can have more leverage over events that have already been manipulated.
A poor single women burdened with seven hungry mouths has no choice, but to give up one of her newborn twins to a wealthy family. What are the chances that two non-identical twins separated at birth would later re-connect with each other and become not just playmates, but blood brothers. Heightening the tension there is a foreboding that if they find out they are brothers, both will die.
“Your life is a sham ‘til you can scream out loud I am what I am.” — Greg Armstrong-Morris as Albin/Zaza
For the past few weeks I’ve read rave reviews (in 140 characters or less) of La Cage aux Folles—a Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company production. So with glowing accolades in my mind and yes, a dose of expectation, I set out to see the musical this past Tuesday.
When you think patron saint, let’s face it…Stanley Park might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But put them together, and what you get is the second run of a holiday fable care of the Arts Club.
Written by playwright Hiro Kanagawa, The Patron Saint of Stanley Park attempts to dish sci-fi for the Christmas season. Not your traditional tale of gift-giving and egg nog drinking. Sure. But as much as it wishes to depart from the good ol’ clichés of hope and love and all that jazz…it delivers it in spades.
