Showing posts with label Theatre League Of Louisiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Theatre League Of Louisiana. Show all posts
Friday, February 6, 2009
Theatre--Article
Cody Daigle has an article in the February 6th issue of the Daily Advertiser about the upcoming Theatre League of Louisiana production of The Rat Pack is Back.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Theatre--Performance
The Theatre League of Louisiana presents The Pajama Game at the Heymann Center on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 pm.
From Music Theatre International:
The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of Damn Yankees. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7½-cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.
Bright and brassy, this unconventional, fast-paced Broadway favorite is every bit the embodiment of legendary director George Abbott at his very best. The energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross is brimming with songs and dances, which have become popular and musical theatre standards (among them “Hey There,” “Steam Heat” and “Hernando’s Hideaway”) and features plenty of splashy, fun production numbers, including a comic “dream ballet.” For solid, classic musical comedy, it’s hard to beat The Pajama Game.
For more information, ccontact the Heymann Center.
From Music Theatre International:
The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of Damn Yankees. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7½-cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.
Bright and brassy, this unconventional, fast-paced Broadway favorite is every bit the embodiment of legendary director George Abbott at his very best. The energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross is brimming with songs and dances, which have become popular and musical theatre standards (among them “Hey There,” “Steam Heat” and “Hernando’s Hideaway”) and features plenty of splashy, fun production numbers, including a comic “dream ballet.” For solid, classic musical comedy, it’s hard to beat The Pajama Game.
For more information, ccontact the Heymann Center.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Theatre--Review
Krista Richmond of the Daily Advertiser has a review of the Theatre League's presentation of Chicago in the April 4th edition.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Theatre--Performance
Herman Fusilier has an article about the Theatre League of Louisiana's presentation of Chicago in the March 31st edition of the Daily Advertiser.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Theatre--Review
Ray Blum reviews The Producers, the most recent of the Theatre League of Louisiana's presentations, in the March 28th edition of the Daily Advertiser.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Theatre--Performance
The Theatre League of Louisiana winds up its 2007-2008 Broadway Series with the razzle dazzle musical Chicago. Chicago is a Kander and Ebb musical (book is by Ebb and Bob Fosse) set in prohibition era Chicago. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice, and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." The musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she had reported on.
The original 1975 Broadway production ran for a total of 936 performances. Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show. Chicago's 1996 Broadway revival holds the record for the longest-running musical revival on Broadway (not counting the revue Oh! Calcutta!) and, as of March 2, 2008, it has played for more than 4,684 performances. The revival was followed by a production on London's West End and several tours and international productions. An Academy Award-winning film version of the musical was released in 2002.
This musical contains mature subject matter.
The performance begins at 7:30 pm. For ticket information, contact the Heymann Box Office at 291-5555.
The original 1975 Broadway production ran for a total of 936 performances. Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show. Chicago's 1996 Broadway revival holds the record for the longest-running musical revival on Broadway (not counting the revue Oh! Calcutta!) and, as of March 2, 2008, it has played for more than 4,684 performances. The revival was followed by a production on London's West End and several tours and international productions. An Academy Award-winning film version of the musical was released in 2002.
This musical contains mature subject matter.
The performance begins at 7:30 pm. For ticket information, contact the Heymann Box Office at 291-5555.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Theatre--Performance (Weekend)
Thursday, March 6:
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Friday, March 7:
Waiting for Godot at N.P. Moss Annex (opening)
Ain't Misbehavin' at Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts (opening)
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Saturday, March 8
The Producers at the Heymann Center (one night only)
Waiting for Godot at N.P. Moss Annex (continuing)
Ain't Misbehavin' at TTFTPA (continuing)
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Sunday, March 9:
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
Aint' Misbehavin' at TTFTPA (continuing)
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Friday, March 7:
Waiting for Godot at N.P. Moss Annex (opening)
Ain't Misbehavin' at Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts (opening)
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Saturday, March 8
The Producers at the Heymann Center (one night only)
Waiting for Godot at N.P. Moss Annex (continuing)
Ain't Misbehavin' at TTFTPA (continuing)
Driving Miss Daisy at Cite Des Arts (continuing)
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
No Teacher Left Standing by Acting Up in Acadiana (continuing)
Sunday, March 9:
Little Shop of Horrors at IPAL (continuing)
Aint' Misbehavin' at TTFTPA (continuing)
Friday, February 29, 2008
Theatre--Performance
The Theatre League of Louisiana, in conjuction with the Heymann Center, will present the national tour of The Producers on March 8th at 7:30 pm.
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony® Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime For Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony® Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime For Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Theatre--Performance
The Theatre League of Louisiana presents the music of Billy Joel in Movin' Out, a jukebox musical featuring the songs of Billy Joel, on February 24 at 7:30 pm.
Conceived by Twyla Tharp, the musical tells the story of a generation of American youth growing up on Long Island during the 1960s and their experiences with the Vietnam War. The principal characters are drawn from those who appeared in various Joel tunes: high school sweethearts Brenda and Eddie ("Scenes from an Italian Restaurant"), James ("James"), Judy ("Why Judy Why"), and Tony (Anthony in "Movin' Out"). The show is unusual in that, unlike the traditional musical, it essentially is a series of dances linked by a thin plot, and none of the dancers sing. All the vocals are performed by a pianist and band suspended on a platform above the stage while the dancers act out the narrative sans dialogue, making the show, in essence, a rock ballet.
This event is part of TLL's 2007-2008 Broadway Series.
For ticket information(prices: $56.50, $46.00, $37.00 plus handling fees), contact the Heymann Box Office at 291-5555.
Conceived by Twyla Tharp, the musical tells the story of a generation of American youth growing up on Long Island during the 1960s and their experiences with the Vietnam War. The principal characters are drawn from those who appeared in various Joel tunes: high school sweethearts Brenda and Eddie ("Scenes from an Italian Restaurant"), James ("James"), Judy ("Why Judy Why"), and Tony (Anthony in "Movin' Out"). The show is unusual in that, unlike the traditional musical, it essentially is a series of dances linked by a thin plot, and none of the dancers sing. All the vocals are performed by a pianist and band suspended on a platform above the stage while the dancers act out the narrative sans dialogue, making the show, in essence, a rock ballet.
This event is part of TLL's 2007-2008 Broadway Series.
For ticket information(prices: $56.50, $46.00, $37.00 plus handling fees), contact the Heymann Box Office at 291-5555.
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