Great voices and staging but uninspired acting and unmemorable songs make this production a mixed bag.
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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Totem’ by Cirque du Soleil
'Totem'is a story about man's relationship with nature, as well as with the flora and fauna around us. As with most Cirque du Soleil productions, there isn't a solid narrative, which some might find problematic if you're looking for a logical plot. Rather, imagery and connotative stories take centre stage.
Read More »Interview: Neelanthi Vadivel, Artistic Director of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’
'Totem' is a non-chronological journey through man’s evolution from swamp creature to cosmonaut.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Battlefield’ by Peter Brook
For a modern theatrical audience who goes to the theatre to be entertained by a story rather than by a message, 'Battlefield' isn't going to satisfy easily. On the other hand, if you are someone who goes to the theatre to marvel at the language and meaning found in dialogue, this is a play you shouldn't miss.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Astronaut Love Show’ – a New Musical by Fred Sauter and Paul Leschen
Despite some narrative weakness, this new musical from the writers of 'Bedbugs!!!' is well worth seeing for its great music, wacky (true) stories, and fabulous cast.
Read More »Opera Review: ‘Glory Denied’ by Tom Cipullo at the Chelsea Opera (NYC)
Forceful, wrenching, and thought-provoking, 'Glory Denied' with a number of productions under its belt still deserves further exposure in our age of constant war, with the lessons of Vietnam yet to be learned. It should be considered one of the major operas of the 21st century so far.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Pinocchio,’ Created by Teatro Del Drago
The centuries-old traveling show is brought to life in a charming production at San Antonio's AtticRep.
Read More »Leslie Odom Jr. Performs at the Morris-Jumel Mansion’s Culture and Arts Festival
The Culture and Arts Festival at the Morris-Jumel Mansion is a yearly event which is held to support the mansion/museum.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Cuckooed’ Starring Comedian Mark Thomas
What happens when you learn a friend has betrayed you? Mark Thomas explores this theme with the true story of corporate spies in an activist group.
Read More »Music Review: Sara Bareilles – ‘What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress’
This 'Waitress,' in addition to being a good album on its own, makes me want to see the show. And that's saying something. On this album, the pop songstress sings songs from her new musical herself (with a little help from Jason Mraz). 'Waitress' the musical opens on Broadway in the spring of 2016.
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