Great review!
Great review!
Fantastic review. I especially loved "nipple-piercing the church organist..." Can't wait to read more of your theater pieces.
I went opening night and really enjoyed it
Fantastic review. I especially loved "nipple-piercing the church organist..." Can't wait to read more of your theater pieces.
I went opening night and really enjoyed it
a fair review. although you didn't like the play, the fact that you single out the excellent actresses still makes me wanna go!
a fair review. although you didn't like the play, the fact that you single out the excellent actresses still makes me wanna go!
This could be a SIC review!!! I was searching for info on the Fringe Fest and fell on this.
This could be a SIC review!!! I was searching for info on the Fringe Fest and fell on this.
Thom Pain was stunning. Just a brilliantly acted, smartly written play.
Thom Pain was stunning. Just a brilliantly acted, smartly written play.
Steven, all the information I have lists the opening as July 9th. I attended on Sunday the 11th with the full cooperation of the Heartland's excellent p.r. director.
That said, I regret that much of what I wrote did not make it onto the page due to space reasons in the print edition. (My column is well over 100 words shorter than usual this week.) Here's what got cut:
"So, here is as well-calibrated a musical comedy as Broadway has built in years. What a relief to see the craftspeople at The American Heartland Theatre turned loose on a show up to their talents. The gymnasium floor of Paul Hough and Shawn Rouse's set is amusingly scuffed; Anthony Edwards' piano (accompanied by percussionist Tod Barnard) is more full and clear than most larger ensembles; and director Steven Eubank's staging and pacing are ace. The show clips along but never rushes, and we're invited to linger with the performers in the big moments.
Eubank also handles choreography, to mostly good effect, although the dances usually seem to be making fun of the idea of dances. As in the songs, by William Finn, this is fun but just barely fresh. The numbers are best in the rare moments when they shake free of the parodic mode and instead offer something more human."
Another great review. We'll miss you Alan!
Steven, all the information I have lists the opening as July 9th. I attended on Sunday the 11th with the full cooperation of the Heartland's excellent p.r. director. That said, I regret that much of what I wrote did not make it onto the page due to space reasons in the print edition. (My column is well over 100 words shorter than usual this week.) Here's what got cut: "So, here is as well-calibrated a musical comedy as Broadway has built in years. What a relief to see the craftspeople at The American Heartland Theatre turned loose on a show up to their talents. The gymnasium floor of Paul Hough and Shawn Rouse's set is amusingly scuffed; Anthony Edwards' piano (accompanied by percussionist Tod Barnard) is more full and clear than most larger ensembles; and director Steven Eubank's staging and pacing are ace. The show clips along but never rushes, and we're invited to linger with the performers in the big moments. Eubank also handles choreography, to mostly good effect, although the dances usually seem to be making fun of the idea of dances. As in the songs, by William Finn, this is fun but just barely fresh. The numbers are best in the rare moments when they shake free of the parodic mode and instead offer something more human."
Another great review. We'll miss you Alan!
Alan, how did you sneak in before we officially openend?!?
-Steven
Alan, how did you sneak in before we officially openend?!? -Steven
fuck this rag
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Awesome reviews. Looking forward to reading more from Ms. Suh.