THEATRE REVUE: The Music Man

 

“He’s a what? He’s a what? He’s a music man!!” But does he know the territory? That is the question…. My answer is that he’s familiar with it, but could use a GPS!

THEATRE REVIEW: Fela’s Original No Artificiality Journey!

The fascinating life of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti arrives in Washington, DC for a special four-engagement at the historic 1931 Art Deco Warner Theatre this weekend. Fela! captures your attention from its pulsating Afrobeat sound to the amazing choreography. If you didn’t attend the opening performance of its current tour last fall in DC, then stop what you are doing and secure your tickets so you don’t miss out on this dynamic musical.

Quidam: The Quintessential Otherworldly Theatrical Experience

 

Quidam is the latest fantastical experience by the world renowned Cirque Du Soleil. Attendees will be treated to an interactive and sensory journey where verbal communication is not required. Guests will be enthralled by the jaw-dropping physical stunts and colorful musical performances that powerfully illustrate the story of a little girl who is neglected by her self-absorbed parents.  She embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she receives an unexpected visitor one evening in a most unexpected place –her bedroom closet.  This visitor transports the child to another dimension where rediscovery and acceptance is found.  You will be transformed as well.

THEATRE NEWS: American Voices New Play Institute to Host Convening Next Week

 

The American Voices New Play Institute will hold the first of its three convenings in the 2011/12 season November 4-5, 2011 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. This convening, IN THE INTERSECTION: Non-Profit and Commercial Producers in the New Play Sector, will bring together about 30 theater practitioners and producers who have worked in both the non-profit and commercial theater industry. The event will be closed to the public and the media. A report summarizing the panels and roundtable discussions will be written by Diane Ragsdale and shared a week after the convening on the Institute’s online journal, HowlRound.com, followed by an official white paper this winter.

THEATRE REVUE: Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream

Every parent treasures the look.  Eyes open wide, hands clasped under the chin.  Squeals of laughter.  Then, a turn of the head to mom or dad, in wonderment and gratitude.  “Didja see that?! That was awesome!” It’s the delight of children enjoying a moment you’ve provided for them, and there are plenty of those in “Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream” at George Mason’s Patriot Center.

THEATRE REVUE: Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam!!!

 

Monty Python’s Spamalot sang its way into the funny bone of everyone at The Lyric Opera House in Baltimore on Columbus Day weekend. Described as “lovingly ripped off from” the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical is a show worth seeing.

Peter Pan Flies into Wolf Trap

This is a fantastic production! It is definitely geared towards children, but the adults will love it too!

Cirque du Soleil: The World of Quidam Comes to Baltimore

 

Since its inception in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has symbolized a level of performance that exceeds the boundaries of human capability. Through almost three decades of resident and touring shows, international audiences have grown to expect an exhibition of finely tuned acrobatic talent from all over the world, blending its trademark flavor of circus and street performance with imaginative characters and storytelling. A Cirque classic, Quidam has come to Baltimore for the first time and is performing at the 1st Mariner Arena August 24th-28th. The show first premiered in the company’s home town of Montreal in 1996 and after fifteen years has been incorporated into their recently formed arena division.

Quidam Sparks the Imagination in Charm City

Cirque Du Soleil never ceases to amaze its millions of fans when it comes to the physical feats they display in their numerous productions. The famous Montreal-based troupe is at it again once more with the production of Quidam! Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year, Quidam makes a stop at the 1^st Mariner Arena for a one week engagement through August 28^th. With a cast of 52 top notch world class acrobats, singers, musicians, and performers, Quidam delivers a magnificent feast of visually breathtaking acts for the young at heart, comedic sketches that bring the old vaudeville spirit to life, and symbolic themes that make the mind wonder at their true meaning. As a true Cirque Du Soleil follower (number four on my list), I can say with certainty that Quidam continues the grand tradition of taking your breath away.

THEATRE REVUE: The Perfect Match for a BLANK-ing Good Time

Host Matt Stephan shows the contestant their first Super Match question in the live version of Match Game DC

A classic game show comes to life in the nation’s capital! Six local celebrities, two willing contestants, and a one laid-back host equals a BLANK-ing good time during the 2011 Capital Fringe Festival! For this lifelong game show fanatic, being part of it brought my experience to a whole new level.