New pieces in Los Angeles and New York theatre and film
New pieces in Los Angeles and New York theatre and film
A diverse range of new works gears up for performances across the country.
Los Angeles works
1. Time and space are one in thrilling 'Einstein on the Beach' by Mark Swed [LATimes.com]
October 13, 2013
Einstein on the Beach is being revived again after 20 years. This image-based 4-hour show was brought to life with the help of the LA Opera and the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA. Though the designer of the show, Robert Wilson, thought that the Music Center would be the end of the show's run, he did not realize other countries, like France and Germany, would also want to experience this moving piece of opera.
Click here to read the full review of the show!
2. Richard Montoya takes L.A. tale 'Water & Power' from stage to screenby Reed Johnson [LATimes.com]
October 12, 2013
Richard Montoya, known for his works in Chicano comedy-theater ensemble Culture Clash and stage drama "Water & Power," is premiering his film adaptation of this drama as part of the revived L.A. Latino International Film Festival. Now that Latinos are becoming a dominant ethno-cultural group in Los Angeles, Montoya says, "The film hopes to be a kind of a cautionary tale with how we're going to proceed in this city and how are we going to deal with each other."
With a cast that includes many of its original players, the show turned film "challenged us to see what is in front of our eyes that we never see."
New York works
3. Jump In! Little Miss Sunshine, Starring Will Swenson & Stephanie J. Block, Begins Performances by Lindsay Champion [Broadway.com]
October 15, 2013
"Based on the movie of the same name, Little Miss Sunshine tells the story of Olive (Nordberg), an idealistic young girl who convinces her entire family to drive an old VW bus 800 miles to a pre-teen beauty pageant. As the group makes its journey, a series of mishaps threaten to derail the trip."
4. In Performance: Eric Bogosian of ‘100 (Monologues)’ by Erik Piepenburg [NYtimes.com]
October 15, 2013
Obie Award-winning playwright Eric Bogosian began his run of 100 monologues on October 1. Bogosian got a lot of inspiration for his piece based on overheard voices on the streets of New York. To read more and see an excerpt from his work, click here.
5. Musical from cancelled show 'Smash' gets a concert performance in New York with Jeremy Jordan by Mark Kennedy [Startribune.com]
Though the TV show "Smash" was cancelled, its legacy will live on in New York on December 9. The musical within the show "Hit List" will have another shot with a concert performance. BONUS FACT: Joe Iconis, the creator of CTG's upcoming show The Black Suits, assisted in writing the music for this show!