Walt Disney Concert Hall nears 10th anniversary, and other theatre news
Walt Disney Concert Hall nears 10th anniversary, and other theatre news
The casting changes, world premieres, season announcements and other milestones theatre-lovers have been talking about this week.
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1. Take a Magical First Look at Laura Osnes and New Godmother Rebecca Luker in Broadway's Cinderella by Josh Ferri [Broadway.com]
September 10, 2013
The Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, co-produced by Center Theatre Group, underwent a magical transformation of its own this week when Rebecca Luker took over the role of Marie, the Fairy Godmother. Broadway.com announced the casting change last week, and has since published one of the first production photos with Luker in costume. Check it out here!
2. REVIEW: The Tallest Tree in the Forest by Frank Siraguso [Infozine.com]
September 11, 2013
The Tallest Tree in the Forest, written and performed by Daniel Beaty, opened at Kansas City Repertory Theatre this week. The play, which chronicles Paul Robeson's remarkable life, heads to the Mark Taper Forum in April 2014. In his review of the world-premiere production, Frank Siraguso says Beaty's "portrayal of Paul Robeson comes at a time when such a voice is more important than ever."
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3. Share your Walt Disney Concert Hall memories and photos [LATimes.com]
September 11, 2013
"Walt Disney Concert Hall's 10th-anniversary season is fast approaching.
The hall's resident orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, begins a season of celebrating with four free community concerts later this month and a red-carpet gala on Sept. 30. The commemorations continue ... "
4. Two Lemon Faves 24th Street and Boston Court Announce New Seasons by Colin Mitchell [LosAngeles.Bitter-Lemons.com]
September 9, 2013
"Two of our favorite theater companies, Boston Court Performing Arts Center and 24th Street Theatre, have announced their upcoming seasons.
These guys are always taking risks, sometimes hitting, sometimes missing, but always challenging themselves and us in return. ... "
5. Non-Traditionalists Deliver Death of a Salesman, Hamlet by Don Shirley [LAStageTimes.com]
September 9, 2013
"A pair of to-be-or-not-to-be classics opened over the weekend — Death of a Salesman at South Coast Repertory and Hamlet at the Odyssey. Both productions are non-traditionally cast.
But before I discuss the casting…
You may recall that ... "