Covedale’s “Elf the Musical:” Fast, Festive, and Family-Friendly
One of the true heroes of the show is choreographer Cassidy Steele, whose dance numbers add so much life to an already waggish score. One
One of the true heroes of the show is choreographer Cassidy Steele, whose dance numbers add so much life to an already waggish score. One
From the moment you walk into the beautiful Taft theatre to find elves entertaining both children and adults before the show to the end where
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Isabella Wagner is outstanding as the lean and hungry Ciaus Cassius. Wagner strength is finding the emotional core in Cassius’ speeches and using that emotion to
Director (and Executive Artistic Director) Tim Perrino scored a “10” by casting Wells as Buddy whose personality fills the theater.
Rick Grant’s stellar portrayal (of Turing) is breathtaking. Mr. Grant expertly pivots between a university-age Turing to a more adult Turing and back again without issue. His physicality, his cadence of speech, and his array of emotions are a work of art. Mr. Grant shows commitment from the first breath he takes on stage until his last.
‘Amélie: The Musical’ is as warm as the coming spring and as limitless as the stars. The zaniness of the show is entertaining, but the heart of the story is what truly makes this a sublime time spent at the theatre.
At its heart, ‘Amelie the Musical’ celebrates the beauty of life’s simple pleasures and the importance of connection. Through Amelie’s journey, we are reminded that even the quietest voices have the power to make a difference.