Imagine a world where everyone looks and feels exactly the same. A world where everyone belongs to everyone else; and where no such thing as love, families, or even sadness exist. This is a Brave New World. Aldous Huxley’s famous novel, adapted into a play by David Rogers, is a very famous story of a […]
How do you woo a wildcat, tame a shrew, or win the love of a tempestuous woman? With big dance numbers, Elizabethan verse, and beautiful duets, of course! South County Secondary School combined the joy of a musical with the wit of Shakespeare in its production of Kiss Me, Kate. The musical premiered on Broadway […]
On April 26, as the rain came down outside the theatre, Episcopal High School presented an affecting production of The Diviners, a story of a mentally challenged boy attempting to overcome his fear of water with the help of a transient former priest. Written by Jim Leonard Jr. during his freshman year at Hanover College, […]
“Gentlemen, you’ve intrigued me. I think I’ll have to give Iowa a try.” With those words, Harold Hill sets off to try and con the hard-lined, stubborn people of Iowa with his craftiness, shiny instruments, and red-striped crisp new uniforms, in West Springfield High School’s version of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Unbeknownst to many, […]
“Where do you live, Peter Pan?” Wendy asked, waiting anxiously for an answer. “Second star to the right and straight on till morning!” answered Peter. Well, Yorktown’s production of Peter Pan was ‘straight on’ and had a few ‘stars’ thrown in to boot. They brought Neverland to life, making anyone say ‘I Won’t Grow Up.’
Who doesn’t want money and fame, at least in theory? For the almost-famous wanting to get rid of the “almost,” it would be easy to fall under the spell of a wealthy producer offering that chance. Such was the concept driving H-B Woodlawn’s excellent performance of As Bees in Honey Drown. Written by Douglas Carter, […]
In their production of The Pajama Game this weekend, Bishop Ireton wowed audiences with their enthusiasm and dedication to a lively performance. The Pajama Game originally opened on Broadway on May 13, 1954, ultimately garnering a Tony Award for Best Musical. It is based on the book “7 1/2 Cents” by Richard Bissell, and was […]
The butler is a French candlestick, the cook is a teapot, and the wardrobe was once an operatic star. Such antics could only be possible in the fantastic world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which South Lakes High School brought to life. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, […]
Every one knows the latest dance steps in Annandale High School’s production of The Boy Friend. The Boy Friend, a lovable yet corny spoof of the musicals of the 1920’s, is set on the French Riviera. It follows the story of a wealthy student at Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing School for Girls named Polly and her […]
It is 1986, and with the Cold War leaving nations on the precarious edge of destruction, two powerhouses face off in an intense battle of wits, where a single move can lead to victory or brutal defeat. They are not world leaders, however, but chess champions from the world’s two superpowers, competing in a rivalry […]