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MONTEZUMA. Some people transform a stage. Sarah Caldwell revolutionizes it. At the premiere of Montezuma, it was difficult to recognize the tiny (26-ft.-deep) stage of Boston's old Orpheum Theater. The apron had been built out 8 ft. The lower boxes had been converted into overflow basins for extra members of the orchestra, mostly percussion. Through the upper boxes paraded soldiers and Aztec natives on their way to destiny. Behind scrims and translucent screens soldiers fought silhouetted battles that suggested endless depth...
...start things rolling, the Kinks will be appearing tonight at the Orpheum where they will perform the uncut version of their latest rock operetta, Schoolboys In Disgrace, or The Making of a Despot a la Gilbert and Sullivan. This is a marvelous opportunity to trace the psychological components which led directly to Mr. Flash's demise and at the same time enjoy one of the finest rock/theater troupes in the business...
...separate locations. Former Traffic member Mason, living comfortably due to the success of his latest album Split Coconut, will be at the Music Hall along with his band. For those who prefer the cosmopolitan rock of 10CC, they, along with their "Parisian Revue," will be at the Orpheum. As a special attraction, the group Streetwalker will be making its debut. Former Family members Roger Chapman and Charlie Whitney compose this group's core and if that's any indication of the band's quality, they shouldn't be missed...
Today the stick that Sarah uses in her shows is a baton instead of a punk. As for the fuses, they are infinitely more elaborate connections. But at Boston's Orpheum theater, or wherever her Opera Company of Boston is playing, she lights up music, just as she did the Maryville sky, with boldly inventive productions...
...crowd, one of the largest and tamest the Orpheum has seen (according to police) was on its feet, stamping, singing, dancing in the aisles, on chairs. The lights went on and the show was over. The house was silent...