Today's your last chance to catch three great community theatre performances! Here's the rundown:
- I Ought to be in Pictures - The Neil Simon comedy will be presented in one final show at the Renaissance Center (the old Huntington High School) today at 3 p.m. Admission is $15. It's hilarious!
- Damien - The story of the Roman Catholic martyr known as "The Apostle of Lepers" takes the stage for its final show at the Huntington Museum of Art today at 3:00 p.m.
- Jungle Book - The last show of the classic tale of Mowgli and his animal friends will be presented by the Children's Theater of Charleston today at 2:00 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater.
Also on stage today is:
- Blood Brothers - The rags-to-riches musical will be presented at Ashland Community and Technical College today at 2:30 p.m. and next weekend, Oct. 16 and 17 at 8:00 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
7 comments:
I recently saw Blood Brothers the Musical in Ashland and I must say I have been seeing shows at that college for over five years and this by far was the best thing on that stage. I have never seen as much talent hit that stage as this show offers. Mr. Minsker I hope you plan to see this one. The five people that stick out of curse are the main characters. First off the Narrator (Bill Hannah) has a fantastic voice and great stage presense. Thw rich mother Mrs Lyons(Allison Conley) was simply delightful and has a powerful singing voice and the costumes for everyone are stunning and fun. Now Mrs Johnstone(Lindsey Taylor) has owned that role she has a good voice and acting to match it. Edward the rich brother (Tommy Gilipse) really plays a proper rich boy to a t! He along with the poor brother Mickey(Zach Davis) play and feed off another perfectly. You don;t want to miss any action of theirs. Now Zach was the best I have seen in several years. He portrays all ages distinctively. His singing is the strongest it had ever been. I must say I have never seen him play a serious role like at the end but he can do it. He really has the audience in tears several times. Zach and Tommy really complete each other and are a duo any one would want in a show. This show has so many emotions and is simply beautiful. Eeryone was perfection. Chuck I hope you get to see this amazing breath taking show!!!
Anon, thanks for the review - I do hope to catch "Blood Brothers," and I've heard nothing but great things about it - but it's a busy week 'round these parts. Here's hoping!
thanks anon that means alot. Hey chuck if you need to come to our brush up thursday it begins at 7 ish i think maybe 8 will have to check...just call me if u need to 304-840-2177
The music in Blood Brothers is some of the best music I've ever heard. The tunes stick with you. I must agree with the first comment that all characters are very strong in their parts...acting and singing. Zach Davis who plays Mickey really gets to you emotionally. Also, the twins best friend Linda, played by Lauren Saltsman, does a great job acting. She falls in love with both boys. Mr. Lyons played by Roger Hagley is an important character also. I must say the music is the best part!
Go see this show, you won't be disappointed! Oh yeah, bring some tissues.
I must comment about this because nobody else has. Mrs Johnstone, played by Lindsay Taylor, has one of the best singing voices to hit the ACTC stage in a very long time. I also saw her in A Little Night Music last spring where she had to sing The Miller's Son. She gives me goosebumps. Unbelievable! Her voice is sensational, strong, and passionate in every song. The ending was to die for! Literally! Lauren Saltsman (Linda) wasn't mentioned in the first post and absolutely should have been. She's a fantastic young actress and pleasure to watch with the two twins, Mickey (Zach Davis) and Eddie (Tommy Gillespie.) Tommy is spot on with the character of Eddie, and Zach has nailed the different ages of the young men as they grow up. Allison Conley who plays Mrs. Lyons was great as well and so was Roger Hagley who played her husband Mr. Lyons. The music is fantastic and the story is just as great! I walked out of there singing the "We'll go dancing" and the "Marilyn Monroe" lines for days. It's still stuck with me! This show is an absolute must see for the tristate area!
awww I LOVE ANONS LOL. YOUR ALL ARE SO RIGHT LAUEREN AND RIGER ARE FANTASTIC
I have it on good authority that Davis was drunk out of his mind when he posted his last comment. (Thus the poor spelling.) However I must agree with the other writers, this is Zach Davis' best performance ever. The other actors in the production are excellent as well. Tommy Gillespie and Zach work extremely well with each other. This show was shortchanged on Broadway and is a must see. This is the last weekend, Friday - Sunday, October 16 - 18.
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