BWW REVIEW: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Is a Lot to Swallow at A.R.T.
by Jan Nargi
- May 26, 2018
There's a lot to digest in the American Repertory Theater (ART) premiere of the new musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL, billed as a story of 'pain, healing, and empowerment' based on Alanis Morissette's landmark rock album of the same name. Directed and choreographed - sometimes too aggressively - by Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi, this exploration of a suburban Connecticut family's extensive sturm und drang packs a checklist of contemporary issues into one explosive package.
BWW Review: A Vocally Powerful CHESS at Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry
- Feb 17, 2018
While Mr. Strong definitely did not fix the book issues that have plagued the show since its inception - and dare I say it made it even worse - this production is yet another example of why the show continues to be produced. The music is exceptional and at the Kennedy Center it's performed by some of the best in musical theater today.
Raul Esparza Talks Importance of Politically Charged Musicals Like CHESS
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 15, 2018
In a new interview for Metro Weekly, Raul Esparza talks about bringing Chess back to the stage, as well as how important it is to perform such a politically charged musical in this day and age. Esparza is currently performing in Chess at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Additional Creative Team Members Announced for CHESS
by Rebecca Russo
- Jan 23, 2018
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced additional creative team members for the Broadway Center Stage production of CHESS, the epic rock opera about love and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the Cold War as two superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship for political ends.
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