Theatre
‘Wicked’ enchants audiences visually, musically, and emotionally as San Francisco run ends
If you thought you knew the whole story of The Wizard of Oz, you’re wrong. Wicked, loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, explores the origins of how Oz’s green villain became evil, as well as her unlikely but turbulent friendship with Glinda, the [...]
J.M. Barrie’s classic ‘Peter Pan’ gets a modern upgrade in stage spectacular
The timeless tale of the boy who never wanted to grow up comes to life in an unforgettable stage show equipped with CGI effects, aerial suspension, innovative set design, and papier-mache puppets. J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan is the latest family-friendly classic to make its venture on live stage. Straight from London, the show made its [...]
Star-studded ‘Rent’ looks and feels watered down for a bigger venue
Maybe it’s because I’ve seen the production three other times before this (Two of those times featuring original Broadway cast members Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal), but despite the involvement of big-name stars and a large and legendary venue as its stage, Rent at the Hollywood Bowl left more to be desired. The Jonathan Larson [...]
Vanessa Hudgens to star in LA production of ‘Rent’
After graduating from High School Musical, female lead Vanessa Hudgens is stepping up to the plate to perform in a gritty role in one of the most iconic musicals ever. Several online reports reported this weekend that Hudgens will be starring as the HIV-positive S&M performer Mimi in Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent, for a [...]
