BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Te Auaha
Blazing a trail between Rock and Roll and Musical Theatre, Jesus Christ Superstar was originally released as an album in UK in 1970. The musical is a sung-through rock opera Passion Play depicting the last seven days of the life of Jesus Christ. Banned by the BBC and South Africa for being sacrilegious, consequent film and staged productions have also received criticism for the fact that the musical is written from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. Many Christians prefer to completely vilify Judas and feel uncomfortable that the musical alludes to a more human viewpoint of the interpersonal relationships between Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene.
BWW Review: CRY BABY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington
From the vibrant opening number (The Anti-Polio Picnic), the cast let rip with power and passion that does not drop throughout. Each performer grabs every moment with intensity and commitment to showcase their learning and talent while displaying their devotion to the craft. The lyrics are crisp, witty and genuinely laugh-out-loud funny if not cringe-worthy. (I dare anyone not to watch a?oeGirl, Can I Kiss Youa??.?a?? through their fingers.) The rockabilly score adds energy and pep and the music (with band skilfully led by Musical Director, Kate Marshall) is immaculate.
Te Auaha Presents NZ Premiere Of CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL
The full cohort of Whitireia's Musical Theatre students are rehearsing their bobby socks off in preparation for New Zealand's first ever season of Cry-Baby The Musical. Adapted from the John Waters film of the same name, this campy and wickedly subversive show will run for eight outrageous nights at Te Auaha a?" The NZ Institute of Creativity from 5-14 September.
Ben Affleck and Universal to Adapt I AM STILL ALIVE
Universal is partnering with Ben Affleck on the film adaptation of “I Am Still Alive,” according to Variety. Affleck is in talks to produce the film through his Pearl Street Films banner, and he will star.
Ross John Gosla Stars In Miranda Spigener-Sapon's COFFEE WITH JOHN
The Sunday Los Angeles Times headlined Miranda Spigener-Sapon's first time stage adaptation of the award-winning Coffee with John as a must see night of music and theatre where #LoveDefiesSpaceTime. It is a sci-fi story about love that defies the space time continuum. A young journalist from the romantic era of John Keats and his literary circle passes through a portal in time, traveling to the present day and falls in love with a young literary professor. The journalist is played by the critically acclaimed/award-winner Ross John Gosla and the young professor by multiple ACTRA Award nominee Michelle Boback.
Miranda Spigener-Sapon's Award-Winning Sci-Fi Short COFFEE WITH JOHN Debuts In L.A. Theatre On Valentines Day
Metropolis Santa Monica hosts love defies space and time night of music and theatre for one night only on Valentines Day. Coffee with John is an award-winning short story adapted for the first time for stage by writer/director Miranda Spigener-Sapon. It is a sci-fi story about love that defies the space time continuum about a young journalist from romantic era of John Keats and his literary circle that somehow passes through a portal in time, traveling to the present day and falls in love with a young literary professor. The journalist is played by the critically acclaimed/award-winner Ross John Gosla and the young professor by multiple AFTRA Award nominee Michelle Boback.
Ocean State Theatre to Continue Family Fun Fest with THUNDER AND POTATOES
Ocean State Theatre Company continues its Family Fun Fest with the tall tales, legends, jokes, songs, proverbs, riddles, rhymes and games, which mix together to create the family-friendly play with songs, Thunder and Potatoes, which will be presented at Ocean State Theatre for one performance only on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am.
BWW Review: 'Let It Go' with the Engeman's THE FULL MONTY
In another hit for Long Island's John W. Engeman Theatre, Tony nominee The Full Monty delivers a lively production like its Broadway predecessor. This wonderful incarnation, directed superbly by Engeman newbie KEITH ANDREWS, runs through March 5th at the gorgeous Northport venue. The tale centers on a group of steel workers who were laid-off from their job and we follow them trying to get back on their feet and overcome insecurities.
Photo Coverage: THE FULL MONTY Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
THE FULL MONTY played a full-hearted opening last night. Check out the photos below! This 10-time Tony Award nominee is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizazz... not to mention the most highly anticipated closing number in Broadway history! In need of quick cash and low on prospects, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with the outrageous idea to put on a strip act after seeing their wives' enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. As they prepare for the big night, working through their fears, self-consciousness and anxieties, they overcome their inner demons and find strength in their camaraderie.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Ocean State Theatre
Ocean State Theatre Company ushers in the holidays with a live performance of the popular holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which will be presented for one performance only on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11:00 am.
STAGE TUBE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Cast Bids Farewell in Final Vlog
We're goin' courting! Take a look backstage with Carver Duncan (Caleb) and Corinne Munsch (Sarah) of the National Tour of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!' In Episode 10 of Goin' Vlogging, 'Thank You!', Carver and Corinne take you behind the scenes of making an audition tape for the TV Show 'Minute to Win It' to secure work now that they're unemployed. Also, they go around to the cast and have them each thank a member of the creative team for their endless hard work on the production. Thanks for watching!