All tagged Tharon Musser
A sensational new production of “A Chorus Line” at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia makes a compelling case for experimenting beyond the container of Michael Bennett’s iconic original. A well-cast ensemble of triple threats breathes new life and new energy into “one of the best musicals ever”, and reclaim the magic that made the show such a milestone in the first place. This production is a must-see for any D.C.-area theatre fans.
To mark its 75th anniversary, New York City Center presents a gala production of “A Chorus Line” that is yet another facsimile of Michael Bennett’s groundbreaking 1975 original. Now the amber fossil of musicals, “A Chorus Line” remains genius and powerful, but is long past due for some re-imagination. Maybe next time.
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" delays pre-Broadway engagement in Boston; "The Lifespan of a Fact" will be first Broadway show with an all female design team; Off-Broadway's "Sweeney Todd" becomes the longest running production of the show ever; new musical about Juneteenth in development; reader reactions to the New York Times’ list of the 25 best American plays of the last 25 years; Diana Rigg posts a "missed connection"; good read about Tharon Musser
