Dallas Theatre Critic to Direct EVITA in Denton

Kyle Christopher West is best known to Dallas and Fort Worth as an editor for BroadwayWorld.com, but his theatre critic qualifications are based off nearly two decades experience as a director and choreographer (although his resume lists awards for both costume and scenic design as well). His work has been seen from New York to Boston and Arizona with recent direction and choreography credits including FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, HAIRSPRAY for Mesa Encore Theatre, CABARET at Arizona State University, and SMOKEY JOES CAFÉ at Riverside Theatreworks, among others. He is a multiple award recipient, with several honors including the AriZoni Awards, MET Awards, Annie Awards and more. Additionally, before joining the BroadwayWorld team, Mr. West worked for various Broadway marketing departments in NYC, working on everything from the Christina Applegate revival of SWEET CHARITY to New York staple, Forbidden Broadway. He has also sat on the Board of Directors for both a ballet company and non-profit theatre group.

And, this season, Mr. West will temporarily step away from behind his laptop to bring EVITA to North Texas with Music Theatre of Denton at the historic Campus Theatre. About directing and choreographing the production, Kyle said, "I could not be more excited to enhance the relationships with the local artists and designers I've had the pleasure of reviewing and supporting since moving to Texas three years ago. My work with BroadwayWorld has enabled me to see the best talents DFW has to offer, and I am eager to put my creative energy back onstage!"

West joins the esteemed John Norine, Jr., who will serve as the production's musical director. Mr. Norine recently completed his 20th production with MTD. His work has also been seen across Texas at Denton Community Theatre, Runway Theatre, Greater Lewisville Community Theatre, Rover Dramaworks and Junior Players, among others. In addition to his Master's and Doctorate degree in conducting from University of North Texas, Norine has a BM in Music Theory from the Crane School of Music and has continued his studies at the Pierre Monteux School and Music Festival.

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Open auditions for EVITA will take place at the Campus Theatre in Denton on Monday, December 11th, and Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm. The production runs February 23rd through March 4th. More information can be found at www.MusicTheatreofDenton.com.

 

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