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| Last Edit: WaymanWong 01:43 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 01:39 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
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| There have been so many productions of ''Newsies'' this summer: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (July 6-16); Red Mountain Theatre Co. (July 7-30) in Birmingham, Ala.; Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (July 18-23); MUNY (Aug. 7-13) in St. Louis, with Jay Armstrong Johnson; to name but a few. But the one that might intrigue me the most is the ''Newsies'' at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in southern Utah. (Has anyone been to Tuacahn?) Jeffry Denman, a name known to many N.Y. musical buffs, has gotten rave reviews for directing and choreographing it. And it sounds like Denman really made good use of Tuacahn's unique setting: It's a huge outdoor theater that sits at the base of Padre Canyon. So when Jack Kelly (played by Ryan Farnsworth) belts the Act I closer, he turns to face the surrounding cliffs, which have been lit in red, as the backdrop for ''Santa Fe.'' Cool! Tuacahn's ''Newsies,'' which opened in June, plays in repertory with ''Mamma Mia!'' and ''Shrek'' through Oct. 18: more info at tuacahn.org. |
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| Link | Tuacahn Amphitheatre: 'Disney's Newsies' (promo even includes a glimpse of a horse!) |
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| jay armstrong johnson | |
| Posted by: lastcall 08:13 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
| In reply to: 'Newsies' bustin' out all over the country - WaymanWong 01:39 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
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| saw NEWSIES in final production/performance at the st. louis muny last night..... johnson was simply sensational. had audience in the palm of his hand. this guy is a real star....standing ovation for him...and justified. super cast and great scenic work. |
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| re: 'Newsies' bustin' out all over the country | |
| Posted by: BillyD 02:07 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
| In reply to: 'Newsies' bustin' out all over the country - WaymanWong 01:39 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
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| My Mom saw "Newsies" and "Shrek" at Tuacahn and said both productions were great. She said the house was about two-thirds full for "Shrek" but she didn't see any empty seats for "Newsies." They often make good use of their unique setting at Tuachan. Tuachan also appeals to the audience that comes in for the Shakespeare Festival in nearby Cedar City. |
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| 'Broadway in the Desert' is what saves beautiful Utah performing arts center | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 04:05 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
| In reply to: re: 'Newsies' bustin' out all over the country - BillyD 02:07 pm EDT 08/14/17 | |
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| Link | The tale of Tuachan: Nearly 2,000-seat, outdoor amphitheater and a performing arts high school |
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