Word: collishaw
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...players in the Musical Theatre Company of Cambridge bring this complex musical alive on the small stage of the Agassiz Theatre. Under the musical direction of Gerald Moshell and the staging and choreography of Scott Collishaw, Thomas Jones portrays a charismatic Robert, magnetic enough to become the believable focus for his circle of friends. Through Robert we meet his 10 close friends and his three girlfriends Marta (Lori Glaser), Kathy (Jeanne Jones) and April (Eileen McNamara). And whether the actor are singing solos duets like Robert and April in "Barcelona," or grand ensemble efforts, they strike a deep resonant chord...
...BESIDES the recurring flaw the show is entertaining clever staging devices abound on the two-tiered stage connected by two staircases. The lively dance routines by Scott Collishaw are simple but attractive, enabling the actors to sing clearly without getting out of breath. The choreography enhance the variety of musical genres explored through the how as does the wide range of melodies: The jazzy "Poor Baby" sung by the five wives conveys its sultriness through excellent harmonies, and the gospel choir effect in "I'm Getting Married displays another, more refined side of the actors voices...
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