Month: November 2016

Singin’ in the Rain – Musical

Type: Musical Recommendation: It’s worth seeing. Old timey musicals are not really my preference but this one is a classic. I haven’t seen the movie but the stranger sitting next to me in the theater said she liked the live Village Theater version better than the movie. Negatives: The story may not be as accessible … Continue reading "Singin’ in the Rain – Musical"... Click to read more

Fly by Night – Musical

Type: Rock Musical Recommendation: Yes but only if you’re into local theater productions that are mostly high talented (with some rough edges) but are also low budget. I will say that I bought the soundtrack shortly after the performance so that’s usually a good sign. Negatives: As mentioned above, it was very low budget. Also, one of the … Continue reading "Fly by Night – Musical"... Click to read more

Pump Boys and Dinettes – Musical Revue

Type: Musical Revue Recommendation: Not really. If you’re expecting a musical, you’ll be sorely disappointed. It was more of a “musical revue” … so essentially a concert of songs you don’t know performed by people you also don’t know. Don’t get me wrong. It was very well done but just not what I was looking … Continue reading "Pump Boys and Dinettes – Musical Revue"... Click to read more

Murder Ballad – Musical

Type: Rock Musical Recommendation: A thousand times “yes!” I loved it so much that I bought the soundtrack and brought a crowd of my coworkers to see it a second time. Negatives: Low budget production (but HIGH talent) Story, Script, and Lyrics: Rock musical with the simple classic tale of lovers, secrets, lies … and … Continue reading "Murder Ballad – Musical"... Click to read more