Jekyll and Hyde

GENERAL INFORMATION

View Date and Location: 3 Mar 2018 and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach

Director: Jeff Calhoun

REVIEWS

MY RATING: 8

STORYLINE

No need to go into the story. We all know Jekyll and Hyde. Perfect Retelling

CAST

Constantine Maroulis as Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego DrMr. Hyde
Deborah Cox as Lucy
Teal Wicks as Emma Crew

MY REVIEW

My most favorite theater companion is the one who called me on a Sunday morning and said.. Hey, I've got an extra ticket to go see Jekyll and Hyde, wanna go? Basically, Lisa is awesome and I love to hang out with her and I jumped at the chance. Put on my fancy outfit and headed to meet her at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Town Center.

What a spectacular show! This was pretty amazing to watch, I had no idea who the main guy was, (American Idol guy) because I really don't watch  it, but man was his voice something else!

What I DID LIKE about this movie:

• DIRECTION- Generally the direction was pretty good. There were a few things that were not quote to my liking, but they were not of real consequence.
• COSTUME DESIGN- This felt like a retelling in a Victorian- Steam Punk
• SET DESIGN- Local set artistry felt pretty spot on. I have to give credit to small theaters when they have to change set so quickly. The multi-use sets and wheels were perfect.

What I DID NOT LIKE about this movie:

• COMPOSITION- The only that felt a little off was the music styling of loud rock music as the main theme. It was not exactly what I thought I would hear. Don't get me wrong, it was interesting, but unexpected and not quite right for me. It felt disjointed to the setting for me.

Midsomer Night's Dream

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Girl fo the Golden West

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Samson and Delilah

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Der Freischütz

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Orpheus in the Underworld

GENERAL INFORMATION

View Date and Location: 27 September 2015 at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA

Premiere Date: 21 October 1858 at the Theater des Boufffes-Parisiens in Paris, France
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Composer: Jacques Offenbach
Director: Sam Helfrich

REVIEWS

MY RATING: 10

STORYLINE

There is a little difference between the rulers of heaven and hades, Orpheus has no interest in rescuing his wife Eurydice, whom he really just does not like, and the phrase "go to hell" is usually a cause for rejoicing. Her sudden death while having an affair with a handsome Acadian bring s the pair to hell, where all meats are roasted and all the guests are toasted. 

MY REVIEW

The snappy and sassy retelling of the Orpheus story by the Virginia was much needed. The original Offenbach story was a little dull and the little hints of fun that Helfrich brings are much appreciated. I loved the risqué nature of the "devils" and they did get the best songs and production numbers!

What I DID LIKE about this movie:

• COSTUME DESIGN- this was likely my most favorite part of the whole opera. The costuming was a never-ending smorgasbord of amazing dress and a half-cocked circus. Loved this so much.
• DIRECTION- Master piece!
• SET DESIGN- Just look at that backdrop! It was sexual and sensual and really made sense with the story. The "songbird" that was a mix of heaven and hell was my favorite part.

Evita

GENERAL INFORMATION
Staring:  The Governors School for the Arts Musical Theater Department
Rating? Unrated
SPOILERS? NO

REVIEWS
MY RATING: 10

MY REVIEW:

This was a performance put on by the Governor's School for the Arts Musical Theater Department. (http://www.gsarts.net)

Just knowing that some of these students were younger than 15 and performing a wonderful story such as Evita with the fervor and thoughtfulness was the most amazing. These high school students were absolutely amazing in telling the story of Evita Peron.

Originally, an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, it tells the story of a young Argentine woman's early life, rise to power, charity work and eventual death.

The staging was a work of art and the acting/singing was well above par. I was lucky to have been able to see this wonderful musical!