Theater

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 06:58

This just in: Abigail Breslin is an Actress.


Thu, 03/04/2010 - 01:10

Connie Tarbox described her drama studies senior project, Waisted, which ran February 18-19 in the Humanities Theater, as “a violent, multi-media solo performance focused on American consumption and self-destruction, with backup dancers and free beer.”


Fri, 02/12/2010 - 00:12

Most drama studies students put on plays with small casts and running times of less than an hour for their senior projects. However, senior Stacey Juengling chose to direct a 19-member cast in a production of J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic Peter Pan earlier this month in the Humanities Theatre, which clocked in around 80 minutes.


Tue, 02/09/2010 - 18:38

Theater is experiential in nature. It’s an act that can’t be captured and reproduced, even though cast albums and filmed shows try to do that. However, every once in a while a show comes along that takes the experience to a new level. Fela is one of those shows.

Fela tells the story of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pioneer of Afrobeat, a combination of American funk and traditional African music. Kuti’s music was fiercely political, criticizing the militaristic dictatorships of his homeland and capitalist regimes.


Mon, 02/08/2010 - 04:56

Before Love, Loss, and What I Wore began, the intimacy of the theater let the audience know this was going to be a deeply personal play. Five chairs lined the edge of the stage, and each chair was partnered with a music stand. To the left of the chairs stood a coat rack, which was baron save for a few coat hangers.


Sat, 12/26/2009 - 04:16

The trend on Broadway right now is to bring in high-profile film and television actors to star in short runs on Broadway. Fall of 2009 alone saw Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, Jude Law, John Stamos, Sienna Miller, and James Spader–many of whom have had significant stage experience on the resume already–star on the Great White Way. The biggest similarity: they are in straight plays.


Sun, 12/20/2009 - 09:05

Ragtime has carved itself out a nice spot in the hearts of younger theatergoers. Many theater fans tell me how it’s one of their favorite scores of all time, how I must listen to it, and how I need to see it given the chance.

Last spring, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC put on a production of the musical that opened to rave reviews and a sold out, extended run. Rumors started to circulate that the production would be moved to Broadway, so I was finally going to have my chance to see the show.


Wed, 12/09/2009 - 23:57

Electricity is something that most of us take for granted. But sometimes, it’s important to think of all the wonderful things that wouldn’t exist without electricity such as lamps, refrigerators, computers, or vibrators. No electricity, no Hitachi Magic Wand.

Many might wrongfully assume that vibrators are a fairly new invention. They were actually the fifth household appliance to be electrified, according to Rachel P. Maines’ The Technology of Orgasm, right after the sewing machine, fan, teakettle, and toaster.


Wed, 11/25/2009 - 06:56

Currently being showcased at the New York City Soho Playhouse is Made in Heaven, an outrageous comedy about conjoined twins. Written by Jay Bernzweig and directed by Andrew Shaifer, the play focuses on Max and Benjie, who share everything including careers, girlfriends, and even a penis. But when Max is set on proposing to their mutual girlfriend, Jessica, Benjie reveals a secret that changes everything and family ties are put to the test.


Tue, 11/17/2009 - 00:47

Drop all of your preconceived notions about Rodgers and Hammerstein, or maybe even classic musicals all together. Even if you’ve seen South Pacific before – likely some insufferable community theater or high school production – and hated it, it’s time to give it another chance. Well, it’s been time for quite some while.


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