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West Side Story: Director David Eggar's modernization of the script resulted in some incongruous moments, but a capable, energetic cast, Christine Van Kipnis's stunning choreography and near professional production values made for an enthralling show. As Maria, China Forbes sung beautifully, and Cori Peterson's Anita would have impressed fans of Rita Moreno. Kudos also to the multi-story freeway bridge which Matt and Mark Buchanan designed as the centerpiece of the set. One only wishes that Eggar had removed a jarring dream sequence which replayed Tony and Maria's courtship as transvestite vaudeville...
...elders, many of today's young singers are in too much of a rush. Leonie Rysanek, 64 and still a shimmering soprano, says, "The first word to learn is no, if you want a career." Says Pavarotti: "Go easy. One new role a year is plenty." Before his Otello, sung in a concert version with the Chicago Symphony, music fans speculated that he lacked the declamatory heft for the part. But Pavarotti not only had it; he was able to sing three out of four performances with a bad cough...
...West Side Story. A dream sequence which combines the allegretto movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony, Tony and Maria's courtship replayed as transvestite vaudeville and rather poor lighting leaves the audience more confused than amazed. And in the last two scenes, the catchy songs have all been sung, and the dancing is over. What remains is a rather explicit attempt at rape and Tony's death. Instead of being tragic, these scenes feel sensationalist...
While "That's the Way It Goes," an ensemble number without a solo, was bland yet well sung, the songs that followed, "Hodja" and "How Dare You" were spicier, with Rebecca Musher, Blasko Ristic and Victoria Martinez giving impressive performances. The subdued, jazzy "I'm Feelin' Right" and "The Carwash Blues," featuring a strong solo from Tim Krochuck and humorous staging, rounded out the set. Unfortunately, the encores did not provide the tasty a capella treats the crowd demanded, although Karin Hagaman's beautiful, quivering alto gave "If' a touch of style...
Although their numbers were well sung, the Tigertones did not exactly push the limits of a capella excitement. With the exceptions of "Kiss the Girl," from The Little Mermaid, and a medley of college alma maters, the Tigertones' performance was little more than a sleeping pill. Among their crimes: stripping the soul from "My Girl." It is ironic that the group sang "Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp Shu Bomp Shu Bomp)"--the answer certainly was not the Tigertones...