Review: South Coast Repertory Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.
Interview: Jared Goldsmith of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at 5-Star Theatricals
Little Shop of Horrors, the musical version of the 1960 cult film classic, has been as indestructible as Audrey II, its ravenous man-eating, soul music-loving plant. The 1986 remake, starring Rick Moranis, was the basis for the Broadway musical, which actually got its start before the Moranis remake, in an Off-Broadway production four years earlier. Since it finally reached Broadway in 2003, it has become a mainstay in regional and community theatre. The show's success can be traced to its Alan Menken/Howard Ashman score, a love letter to early '60s pop styles, including doo-wop, Motown, soul, and Phil Spector girl groups (the three-female members of the Greek chorus that hover in nearly every scene are named Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon in Spector's honor).
Video: Josh Gad Talks Working With Mel Brooks on SPACEBALLS 2
Josh Gad visited Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to discuss some of his projects, which include co-writing Spaceballs 2, the long-awaiting sequel to Mel Brooks' comedy. Brooks returns as producer and Gad gave viewers a taste of what their collaboration looks like. Watch the interview!
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at PCPA: Solvang Festival Theater
Little Shop of Horrors director/choreographer Keenan Hooks blends camp sensibilities with emotional honesty in his staging of this musical. The theatricality of the puppeteering in this send-up of B-horror flicks like “The Day of the Triffids” or “It Came from Outer Space” and 1960s pop tunes make it worth the price of admission.
Toronto Comedian Tony Molesworth Brings BANJOKER to Red Sandcastle Theatre
For two weekends (Thursday through Saturday May 2-4, and Thursday through Saturday May 9-11, at 7:30 PM nightly), the Red Sandcastle Theatre will welcome Toronto-based international touring funny man Tony Molesworth for a two weekend (six night) run of his one-man comedy and banjo shtick show titled 'BANJOKER'.
Original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film Reboot in the Works
Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.