Sumptuous New Macabre Musical Celebrates 1930s Rural Americana
Deep in the woods lies a place that few have seen--a mysterious place called 'The Unknown', where long forgotten stories are revealed to those who travel through the wood. Based on Dante's Inferno and inspired by the work of Patrick McHale, Over the Garden Wall is a new dark comedic musical, directed, designed, and produced by Darrin Clayton Stewart, a performing newcomer to the Minneapolis Metro.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE RIVALS at The Pearl
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic romantic romp, The Rivals, returns to The Pearl for the hilarious story of Lydia Languish who is... languishing. She can imagine nothing more romantic than eloping with the impoverished Captain Beverly. Little does she know that 'Beverly' is really Jack Absolute, a wealthy aristocrat who fears the truth of his identity isn't nearly romantic enough for Miss Languish's taste. How will he win her-from himself?
FLASH FRIDAY: Lang Lang Hits Movie Theaters With A Bang
Today we are turning our attention to one of the biggest and brightest rising stars in classical music whose seriously awesome piano prowess will be in full view this weekend in two special showings on October 22 and 24 when Fathom presents his solo debut, broadcast internationally in movie theaters - pianist phenomenon Lang Lang performs Lizst's Concerto No. 1 live from Philadelphia on Liszt's 200th birthday. While Lang Lang has taken the classical music scene by storm at only 29, this event will provide the opportunity for an even larger international audience to fall under the spell of his emotional, sensitive and powerful piano concert skills, with the advantage of witnessing Lang perform with the additional symphonic support of the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Charles Dutoit - an orchestra of special personal meaning to Lang. Raised in China, but studying in Philadelphia for nearly a decade makes this a truly momentous culminating event for Lang Lang's life and career as a man and as an artist and we can certainly bet that the Kimmel Arts Center is the perfect venue for such an aural feast for the senses featuring some of Liszt's most famous and beloved compositions. Performances of Liszt's Concerto No. 1 and
Liberstraum No. 3 seem to be forgone conclusions, yet what else from the expressive catalogue of Liszt's work shall Lang perchance sample? The Hungarian Waltz No. 2, perhaps? La Campanella? What else? Be there tomorrow to find out for once and all!