Oliver Twist : The Musical

I decided for my play review that I would go see Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical at the Jefferson Davis Fine Arts building this past weekend. The play is based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film; the original music was by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the book written by Julian Fellowes, and the co-creator of the original was Cameron Mackintosh.

Correlating crime to its appropriate punishment often differentiates based on the crime committed and impacts felt by those affected. Criminals are not always fully punished and on occasion are able to escape persecution without receiving any measurable punishment. A theme of justice connects punishment and crime in Agatha Christie’s detective novel, Murder on the Orient Express. Set on a snow-trapped train, Christie tells the story of detective Hercule Poirot’s work to determine who murdered Mr. Ratchett. As he finds, Mr. Ratchett, a fugitive running from the murder of Daisy Armstrong under his previous name Cassetti, is murdered through a story of justice to appropriately persecute the crime Cassetti committed. The murderers follow a system of justice to validate the previous murder and right the criminals wrong. In Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot validates a positive vigilante justice system akin to the legal methods of trial by jury. He shows fitting punishment can be brought to criminals when due, allowing those effected to settle their ongoing grief.

the audience there a product of there environment and giving his emotional response to the

Pippin is a Tony-Award winning musical that captures the eyes of anyone who has the chance to see the show. It is a show like no other with tricks, stunts, and an overall show that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The music is intriguing and mystifying. Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics while the book is by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse who is a legacy in the musical theatre world was the original Broadway production director. Fosse also contributed to the libretto.

This theme was conveyed by the play being both a comedy and a musical. These two forms of drama brought with it both wittiness and purity, both of which are a direct correlation youthfulness. And the character’s ability to sing with clarity helped boost such a message. The role such clarity played is relevant to American culture, today. In order for people to listen, in a society with so much information, a message must be clear and transparent. Although it is not necessary

What aspects of your specific audience (their activities and interests, any history they might have with this or other genres, generalizations you think fair or accurate about the way they think) make them likely to be affected in the way you desire?

One of the main magic’s of the theatre is for the audience to go into it unaware of what they will see, and exit with a whole new view in mind. This is still possible in jukebox musicals even if the audience member is familiar with some of the songs. Songs, text, and all literature can be interpreted in different ways based on the individual. Theatre is meant for all different people to enjoy. Some may like going to a show featuring songs that their favorite artists wrote or that speak to a memorable time of their life. It becomes a discussion about how the audience can relate to the characters.

Reading these alien terms through its application in musical theater gave me a better understanding and at the same time shattered my susceptive way in enjoying a musical. From the stage direction, lyrics, books, and even costume design, I have started to read musicals differently in reference to the class material. I admit that I miss enjoying musical gullibly, but again, I found great joy in critically reading these musicals through a different performative

This past Wednesday, I embarked with my National Honor Society on a field trip to watch the performance of a Christmas classic, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. The performance was a stage musical performed by the cast of the La Comedia dinner theatre. Being a strong performer in the theatre and theatre enthusiast myself, I was excited to watch this Christmas classic come to life on stage. As a child, I made frequent visits to La Comedia with family members, so I find myself very familiar with this theatre. I have always found a love for the atmosphere of the theatre, the food provided, and the performances presented on the stage. At La Comedia, they claim to provide ‘a taste of Broadway’, which immediately sets the standards for each production. I have very high expectations for each performance I attend and this performance of A Christmas Carol did not disappoint. The actors of La Comedia definitely do not lack extraordinary talent, and the entire theatre staff sticks to traditions they have developed over time, giving the entire setting a wonderful, traditional ambiance. The La Comedia performance of A Christmas Carol did an exquisite job of bringing this story to life while sticking to the classic tale, with the additions of great songs from the Broadway version and the overall atmosphere and service provided for an entertaining event.

“Social Issues in Theatre” How has theatre reflected social issues throughout time? Olivia Little W.B. Ray High School Candidate Number: 006241-0009 Session: May 2015 Category: Theatre Supervisor: Mr. James Stroud Word Count: 3,092 Citation Style: MLA Abstract

Launched in 1975, the musical Chicago, created by a talented pair of composers and producers that included both John Kander and Fred Ebb later known as Kander and Ebb. Kander was born on March 18, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri. His exposure to music began at an early age as a result of having had tuberculosis as a baby. During this time, Kander was cut off and not allowed to be around other people, that separation developed his ability for sound. Kander started piano lessons at the age of six. His parents and brother would often spend evenings playing the piano and singing. Kander’s first successes came while he was a student at Oberlin College, where he attended with James Goldman, a lyricist he had known since childhood

After closing night of “Seussical the Musical”, parents, teachers, and students alike have been asking the theatre department, “What’s the winter show?!”

Jewish people maintain their history alive, they follow their father’s as well as their own promises. Their holidays mostly reflect their history with their walk with God. Marriage is a mandate that they follow as well. The question is; does the end justify the means?

One, theatre is capable of social change if the individual is capable of internalizing the message played out. The idea for individuals in the social class or the middle class in this study if they can relate to the story played out then in a way they can change the collective consciousness.

Shakespeare was an amazing author. No wonder, there are movies that would be based off of his original stories or themes. There are many movies that have the same theme or plot as some of Shakespeare's literature. One example that comes to mind that relates to Shakespeare is Trainwreck. The movie Trainwreck is a romantic comedy about two people who didn't think they would ever love someone but end up loving each other. The movie shows how even though people may not think they will end up falling in love, the world always has a way of brining people together. This movie has the same theme as Shakespeare because in Shakespeare people might not know who they love, or if they love anyone at all. In the movie Trainwreck, it is the same thing.