Jitterbugs “Swing!” on the Carnegie Stage
Review by Jack Crumley of “Swing!”: The Carnegie The Carnegie is pulling out all the stops for its final show of the 2018-2019 season with
Review by Jack Crumley of “Swing!”: The Carnegie The Carnegie is pulling out all the stops for its final show of the 2018-2019 season with
Review by Laurel Humes of “Swing!”: Carnegie Theatre The Carnegie has “œSwing!“ ““ an exuberant, nostalgic, song-and-dance show that revisits the swing era of jazz
Beautiful has a lot of heart at its core, it showcases themes of perseverance, agency, and the importance of standing in your truth.
Sidney Higgins leads the cast with a pitch perfect portrayal of King by showcasing a surprising vocal vulnerability that draws audiences in and keeps them wanting more. This is no small feat given the role requires almost constant signing for two and a half hours.
It is quite amazing to watch the actors work the puppets’ mouth and sometimes also their eyes while having them say their lines. It is mesmerizing to see the wildly different types of puppets.