I have had some fun theatrically recently and am so excited
to tell you about it.
First off, Come fromAway: a musical I loved in its pre-Broadway run at the Royal Alex is now
opening on Broadway. It is set during the aftermath of 9/11 in Gander,
Newfoundland and showcases the incredible hospitality and resilience of the
spirited locals. If you are in New York,
make sure you see it
And, as always, Halifax was good for my writing chops. I wrote a ton while there….
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As a musical theatre NUT, I have always wanted to see Cabaret –especially the definitive
Roundhouse Production that plays on the popular Sam Mendes direction from the
mid-90s. It is here for a
blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stop at the Princess of Wales while on a national
tour. I was blown away by the production
and the hefty conceptualization of the show but also how chillingly and
potently relevant it is to current political tenets. Honestly, this is why I love theatre: it says
things in a big and broad and brash way with stop lights and pageantry. A magnificent production.
Last night, I was SO stoked to attend a production of Measure for Measure by Toronto’s new
Groundling theatre company. I also
enjoyed the chance to see a show in the Winter Garden. I have been there quite a bit the past few
years for tour and research, but most of what I see at the double-decker, is in
the Elgin. Readers of Herringford and
Watts will know that I think it is the most beautiful place in the world. So
magical, I set numerous Jem and Ray scenes there---
Last night, the intimate audience sat on stage in scaffolded
rows while the action took place at the lip of the stage and the empty,
gorgeous flora fantasia stretched out in its glimmery coloured lanterns and
draping vines. This was a
Shakespeare I had never seen live before and, as per his magic, it stretches
out before you, you quickly becoming accustomed to the rhythm of the language
and picking up with its ebbing speed.
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One time we will meet up when you are in the East Coast. :)
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