Tag: Orpheus musical theatre 2018

The Last Five Years: Poignant tale of a failed marriage

The Last Five Years: Poignant tale of a failed marriage

Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown
Originally Produced for the New York stage by Arielle Tepper and Marty Bell, Orpheus Musical Theatre Society. Directed by Kodi Cannon

From the joy of meeting to the unravelling of love and back again, The Last Five Years is a poignantly told tale of a failed marriage.

As always with broken relationships, communication breaks down. And in his semi-autobiographical chamber musical — inspired by his failed marriage — author Jason Robert Brown emphasizes the inability to connect by its unusual structure.

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Grease:A production that brings punch and character to stereotypical individuals

Grease:A production that brings punch and character to stereotypical individuals

Grease  Photo Alan Dean

 

Grease:  Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

Orpheus Musical Theatre Society

Directed by Chantale Plante

For some, Grease is all about nostalgia for the 50s and yearning for a simpler time. But, was it really simpler or were expectations, social roles and rules simply different?

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