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Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: Whistler 02:35 am EST 12/20/13

Just go see this. It's terrific, and it's only here through January 12th.

I never understand why the Ahmanson / Taper / Douglas / Geffen productions don't get talked about here more -- or at all. Maybe because they're heavily subscribed and often sold out.

And good holidays to all.


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: Pir8Jenny 08:38 pm EST 12/20/13
In reply to: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - Whistler 02:35 am EST 12/20/13

I was not as impressed. It is, admittedly, better holiday fare than "Steward of Christendom" at the Taper -- but I wouldn't go so far as "terrific."

I thought it was fun. Genuinely. I mean, I laughed quite a bit -- and there were more laughs in the second act than the first. And the ending managed to hit me emotionally, too, which I hadn't expected.

But something about it didn't quite gel. I don't know if it was that, for a show that was supposed to have a sort of "hey kids, let's put on a show" feel to it, it felt suspiciously smooth and polished. Or perhaps it was that the girl character was so full of herself I wanted someone to deck her.

Couldn't really say where the problem was -- just that, although I absolutely enjoyed it while I was watching it, the whole endeavor seemed to lack charm.


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: Richard Connema 03:00 pm EST 12/21/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - Pir8Jenny 08:38 pm EST 12/20/13

I agree with Pir8Jenny. It is full of college humor and something did not jel with me also. However the night we attended the whole audience jumped up and applauded and gave "rebel" yells.


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: showtunetrivia 10:31 am EST 12/21/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - Pir8Jenny 08:38 pm EST 12/20/13

My daughter and I thought it was wonderful, one of the best things we'd seen all year. As a children's librarian, I was very familiar with the original book (+ sequels), and I marveled at how well they captured the complexity of the plot. One aspect that got radically condensed was the Starcatchers organization itself. Also how the mermaids came to be, but I thought their song was simply hilarious.

Molly's got to be a know-it-all; the Lost Boys will always need someone around who has more grown-up skills than they do. Molly parallels her daughter Wendy in that respect.

Laura


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: Glamourboy 12:26 am EST 12/23/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - showtunetrivia 10:31 am EST 12/21/13

Is there a rush program for this show? I'd love to see it.


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: bicoastal 08:00 pm EST 12/23/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - Glamourboy 12:26 am EST 12/23/13

You can get Hot Tix to all shows at the Music Center, either online or at the Box office. Makes for a very reasonable night of theater. Also you can get 1/2 price tickets on Goldstar.


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re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles

Posted by: showtunetrivia 10:55 am EST 12/24/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - bicoastal 08:00 pm EST 12/23/13

STARCATCHER is sold out on Goldstar, and probably on Hot Tix as well, since those go fast.

Laura


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Goldstar has added more dates

Posted by: showtunetrivia 01:36 pm EST 12/24/13
In reply to: re: Peter and the Starcatcher -- Los Angeles - showtunetrivia 10:55 am EST 12/24/13

They were sold out two days ago, when I looked for a friend, but there are more.

Laura


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