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Theatre
Grease
June 21-July 19, 2008
Avg. Event Rating (3.9 Stars):
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Appearing in this theatre for the first time is this rollicking musical comedy, Grease, which opened in 1972 and became one of Broadway's longest-running musicals, with Barry Bostwick, Richard Gere, and Patrick Swayze sharing the leading role. It takes a nostalgic look at growing up in the ultra-cool 50's, when slicked-back hair, beehive hairdos, tight pedal pushers, bobby sox, pajama parties, and drive-in movies were the rage. In 1978 Paramount Pictures released its film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and it became one of the highest-grossing movie musicals of all time. A recent reality TV show, searching for talent for a Broadway revival, has brought more attention to this era and this production which made Broadway history with its 8-year run. Hairspray is the most recent musical to bring the same look and sound of the 50's. Popular songs include Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin' and We Go Together.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $20-$24
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 21-July 19, 2008Times:
Fri-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2:30pm -
Venue Info
13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
- Assisted Listening System
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Plaid Tidings - Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid
"Wonderful show! Fantastic singing!"
Review posted by: Kevin Cornelius from Hillsborough, CA, Nov 09, 2008
I saw opening night and loved it. The harmonies are perfect. The cast is all wonderful. I especially enjoyed Ben D'Angelo's performance. I'm very happy I saw the show. It was the perfect way to kick... Expand
I saw opening night and loved it. The harmonies are perfect. The cast is all wonderful. I especially enjoyed Ben D'Angelo's performance. I'm very happy I saw the show. It was the perfect way to kick off the holidays. Collapse
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Event Name: Damn Yankees
"Legs do not make a dancer"
Comment posted by: Edie22 from San Jose, Mar 28, 2008
It is interesting how audiences can be easily fooled. Did Applegate cast a spell on the critic who thinks the Lola in this production danced well. Yes, she was sexy, but can not dance up a storm. The... Expand
It is interesting how audiences can be easily fooled. Did Applegate cast a spell on the critic who thinks the Lola in this production danced well. Yes, she was sexy, but can not dance up a storm. The real star is Kinyon with the magnificent voice, just stunning! Collapse
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Event Name: Damn Yankees
"Bravo JOE!"
Review posted by: Carl Franzen from San Jose, California, Mar 21, 2008
What a fun night at West Valley Light Opera! A great show with lots of wonderful songs and lots of laughter too! A must see and hear opera singer, Joe Kinyon as Old & Young Joe. Mr. Kinyon has a... Expand
What a fun night at West Valley Light Opera! A great show with lots of wonderful songs and lots of laughter too! A must see and hear opera singer, Joe Kinyon as Old & Young Joe. Mr. Kinyon has a wonderful beefy baritone voice that fills the hall and even soars up to a thrilling high A flat as an unexpected delight! A great cast, lots of hard work.A must for the whole family! Collapse
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Event Name: Damn Yankees
"VERY FUN SHOW - WELL WORTH SEEING!"
Review posted by: Edie from San Jose, CA, Mar 03, 2008
WVLO's production of "Damn Yankees" is very enjoyable & definitely worth seeing! Erica Abramson-Wyman as "Lola" is worth the price of admission! She was sexy, conniving & tender, has a terrific voice... Expand
WVLO's production of "Damn Yankees" is very enjoyable & definitely worth seeing! Erica Abramson-Wyman as "Lola" is worth the price of admission! She was sexy, conniving & tender, has a terrific voice & can dance up a storm - the fact that she has non-stop legs doesn't hurt. Joe Kinyon has a beautiful baritone voice & played "Joe Hardy" as both an old & young man. His rendition of "Good-bye Old Girl" was very touching. George Mauro was funny & delightfully evil as the Devil. Diane Milo has a wonderful voice. You felt that she really loved Joe & had faith that her Joe would return. I really enjoyed Kristen Brownstone as "Gloria". The unusual casting of Kathy Burch as "Coach Van Buren" & Steve Anthony (is wig & full drag) as "Doris" resulted in very funny moments! Linda McKee as "Sister" was hilarious! The ensemble is very talented & obviously having a lot of fun. "Heart" was very uplifting! The choreography was inventive; the orchestra excellent. Go see it! You'll have lots of fun! Collapse
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Event Name: Damn Yankees
"Delightful entertainment!"
Review posted by: Jay from Palo Alto, Mar 02, 2008
WVLO has done a fine job bringing this tuneful favorite to life. Very talented cast, skilled orchestra (that was well-balanced with the singers) and some fun directorial twists from Director Leslie... Expand
WVLO has done a fine job bringing this tuneful favorite to life. Very talented cast, skilled orchestra (that was well-balanced with the singers) and some fun directorial twists from Director Leslie Hardy Tamel. The ensemble is particularly strong, all creating their characters and making every scene come alive. There are also many stand-out performers like Erica Wyman (Lola), Kathy Burch (Van Buren), Linda McKee (Sister) and Kristin Brownstone (Gloria). Put this one on your calendar and don't miss this fun production! Collapse
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Event Name: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Review posted by: test from test, Nov 27, 2007
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Event Name: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
"Enjoyable Performance"
Review posted by: Sunshine from East Bay, Nov 18, 2007
This was our first performance at WVLO. We knew our friend who played Joseph would not let us down and as usual he exceeded our wildest expections. His talent was well matched by the narrator who... Expand
This was our first performance at WVLO. We knew our friend who played Joseph would not let us down and as usual he exceeded our wildest expections. His talent was well matched by the narrator who added much of her own 'storytelling voice' to the character. A pleasant change of pace. We particularly enjoyed the various personalities of the brothers. While there was individual talent in the ensemble they didn't seem to mesh well and were definately not supported well with the off stage orchestra which sounded like canned music. It was great to see the kids involved in so many scenes! Collapse
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Event Name: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
"Good show"
Review posted by: Marcia from San Jose, CA , Nov 09, 2007
Good show everyone!
Good show everyone!
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Event Name: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
"The director replies..."
Comment posted by: Jon Rosen from San Jose, Nov 08, 2007
I always read reviews and was delighted to read some, and obviously disappointed at others. A creative team can learn from its audiences and reviews: (1) Joseph's wig, which was almost universally... Expand
I always read reviews and was delighted to read some, and obviously disappointed at others. A creative team can learn from its audiences and reviews: (1) Joseph's wig, which was almost universally panned by both the positive and negative reviewers is GONE :-) and Joseph does look better without it! (2) Sound has improved significantly from opening night when we had a major glitch in the system, although this is always a difficult issue in community theater. One small defense: the Star of David projected behind Close Every Door is NOT intended to be political at all. Its use follows closely the words of the song itself. It is a religious symbol of the Israelites and the family of Jacob. The song has the words "Children of Israel are never alone, for we know we shall find, our own piece of mind, for we have been promised a land of our own." I apologize if anyone takes offense to its use but we think it fits (it was featured in the video with Donny Osmond). Collapse
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Event Name: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
"Excellent production"
Review posted by: Paul Murphy from San Jose, Nov 07, 2007
The costumes, sets and acting in this production were all very strong, especially the leads. Our whole family enjoyed it.
The costumes, sets and acting in this production were all very strong, especially the leads. Our whole family enjoyed it.
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