American Idiot – Musical – Pullman vs Paxton Productions
Watched the sold out Green Day musical American Idiot. Totally fitting for Capitol Hill. Snowpocalypse won’t keep me away from the theater tonight!... Click to read more
Author: Allan
Vietgone – Play – Mini Review – Seattle Rep
Watched the nearly sold-out play Vietgone. Cleverly written and brilliantly executed. Even the integrated rap (not my favorite genre) segments weren’t half bad. Standing ovation from me!... Click to read more
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
