Who is she really? What are her parents up to? What is the manservant doing breaking into and rifling through a locked desk? Why is the maidservant bringing the young woman gloves that were supposed to have been hers, but are clearly too large? Who is the blackmailer who turns up in the dead of night? And why all the references to the treacherous path along the top of the cliff, and the darkness of the sea below at night?
Vision quests. Resurrections. Aliens. Visits from beyond the grave. Miracles. The extraordinary meets the ordinary and takes it by storm. From the distant past in Europe to modern-day Sedona, Arizona, the locations and stories vary, but the quality does not. Each Paul Davids film has a rich combination of culture, romance, science fiction and brilliant storytelling.
I'm a big fan of lowbrow horror and science fiction films, especially those made between the 1930's and late 1970's, and I've always enjoyed the work of cult director/producer Roger Corman. The original 1960 film version of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, was supposedly shot in four days, and it downright bristles with a sense of energy and cheap thrills, even though the budget was a mere pittance compared to what's spent on the blockbusters we witness today. Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music) took the basic premise put forward by writer Charles Griffith and crafted a very clever and funny off-Broadway musical which, in turn, spawned a rather lackluster and overblown movie version. So, it was with some trepidation that I looked forward to The Muny's current production. It's simply not a big splashy affair, and it would seem to benefit most from a smaller venue. Happily, they do the show justice, and the expansive stage that allows for larger production numbers doesn't get in the way of the simpleness of the story.
Beneath Cygnet Theatre's barren floorboards, an irresistibly inventive musical is laying down roots... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is coming for Cygnet this summer!
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS 'Little Shop Of Horrors'. Saturday Afternoon, JulyThe hilariously creepy musical is based on the low-budget 1960 cult film. The catchy musical score, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock -‘n- roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several show-stoppers including 'Skid Row,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song 'Little Shop of Horrors'.
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Infinity Theatre Company continues to present the longest-running hits in New York City theatre history. 'Little Shop of Horrors', written by the team behind Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', and 'Beauty and the Beast', is a blend of Broadway musical magic and edgy satire, spoofing 1950's sci-fi movies. Songs from the rock score include 'Downtown,' 'Grow for Me,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour.'
Beneath Cygnet Theatre's barren floorboards, an irresistibly inventive musical is laying down roots... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is coming for Cygnet this summer!
Infinity Theatre Company continues to present the longest-running hits in New York City theatre history. 'Little Shop of Horrors', written by the team behind Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', and 'Beauty and the Beast', is a blend of Broadway musical magic and edgy satire, spoofing 1950's sci-fi movies. Songs from the rock score include 'Downtown,' 'Grow for Me,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour.'
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS 'Little Shop Of Horrors'. Saturday Afternoon, JulyThe hilariously creepy musical is based on the low-budget 1960 cult film. The catchy musical score, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock -‘n- roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several show-stoppers including 'Skid Row,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song 'Little Shop of Horrors'.
Ever want to hear a story about Alfred Hitchcock, Roger Corman, Jack Hill, Hal Ashby, Jack Nicholson, Douglas Trumbull, Francis Ford Coppola, Bob Rafelson, Sydney Pollack, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Charlize Theron, Peter Fonda, Tom Hanks straight from the source?
The Ethereal Mutt - Limited and AJ Epstein Presents will present a reading of I Was A Teenage B-Movie King starring Alexander Gemignani, Will Swenson, Nicole Parker and Spencer Moses on Thursday, May 19 at 3PM in New York City. This private presentation is open to members of the industry only.
Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, "M*A*SH," will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY UNPLUGGED!
The Ethereal Mutt - Limited and AJ Epstein Presents will present a reading of I Was A Teenage B-Movie King starring Alexander Gemignani, Will Swenson, Nicole Parker and Spencer Moses on Thursday, May 19 at 3PM in New York City. This private presentation is open to members of the industry only.
