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Altar Boyz
Event Name: Altar Boyz
"Hysterical!"
Review posted by: R from Los Altos, CA USA, Aug 07, 2008
Hysterical. I had a smile on my face the whole time. My 15 year old daughter loved it. Great harmonies.
Hysterical. I had a smile on my face the whole time. My 15 year old daughter loved it. Great harmonies.
Hair
Event Name: Hair
"Can you dig it?"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Aug 07, 2008
So, I've never seen Hair, and other than a handfull of songs, I'm not familiar with the show, or the fact that it has very little "book". That being said, I was really having a difficult time... Expand
So, I've never seen Hair, and other than a handfull of songs, I'm not familiar with the show, or the fact that it has very little "book". That being said, I was really having a difficult time understanding ANY of the lyrics. There's nothing more frustrating that seeing energy and talent (they were singing, moving, and emoting well) and not have a clue what words are being sung. This sound issue coupled with with the fact that the theatre was really COLD, made it very difficult to enjoy what I think I would have otherwise. I had to leave at intermission for these reasons but I would like to come back and see it again if these two things are cleared up. Maybe it's because I was on the side, maybe they had mic problems that night, but I felt like I should have been appreciating it a lot more. I didn't have huge expectations for it, but the ones I did have seemingly felt short despite feeling that the cast was working it. Collapse
Hair
Event Name: Hair
"A clarification"
Comment posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Aug 06, 2008
Interesting points Hillary, let me clarify some things for you. I did not say and did not mean to imply that the cast of Hair is too young. I simply pointed out that people will notice their mean age.... Expand
Interesting points Hillary, let me clarify some things for you. I did not say and did not mean to imply that the cast of Hair is too young. I simply pointed out that people will notice their mean age. I most certainly do NOT want to see a production of HAIR if the cast is in their 40's and beyond. I did say that more homework needed to be done to properly convey the era. Thanks too for pointing out that the final scene involves everyone, I hadn't noticed. I will stand by my statement that the last scene is very powerful and very well done. Would that the rest of the mass scenes had the same amount of drive, power, diction and balance. Collapse
Jeff Owen and Marc Demian Got Art?
Event Name: Jeff Owen and Marc Demian Got Art?
"It is great to see local artists display their art!"
Review posted by: Lynn Oelsner from Saratoga, CA, Aug 06, 2008
It is great to see local artists display their art! I love the sculptures. Jeff Owen's Obelisk is really great! You have to see!
It is great to see local artists display their art! I love the sculptures. Jeff Owen's Obelisk is really great! You have to see!
The Pajama Game
Event Name: The Pajama Game
"Funny!"
Review posted by: Aqua from San Jose, Aug 06, 2008
It was a fun show with great songs. The sets were beautiful. I was little disappointed that there were very few dancing in big numbers. But, You will be leaving the theatre with smile.
It was a fun show with great songs. The sets were beautiful. I was little disappointed that there were very few dancing in big numbers. But, You will be leaving the theatre with smile.
Hair
Event Name: Hair
"Broadyway Fan"
Review posted by: Hillary from San Francisco, Aug 06, 2008
I saw Hair last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. Reading the review below me I am not sure if he knew what he wrote. If they were born anywhere near when the draft took place it would've been a cast... Expand
I saw Hair last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. Reading the review below me I am not sure if he knew what he wrote. If they were born anywhere near when the draft took place it would've been a cast of 40 + and that would make it a little unbelievable. That did not make sense at all but anyway....I do agree with the outfits could've been a "little" more from the 60's but really that is reaching. I thought the ensemble was fabulous and again the comment below me wrote how the last 10 minutes of the show was the strongest and that is when the entire cast is singing. I thought the leads were AMAZING with the exception of Sheila - voice just ok. A few ensemble singers had much stronger voices I thought. Great show though - LOVED the duet and the black girl/white boys song. Collapse
Altar Boyz
Event Name: Altar Boyz
"It's a religious experience!"
Review posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Aug 06, 2008
Whatever walk of life you come from you will be able to relate to at least part of this show. It's mix of Forever Plaid and The Village People with a dash of Late Night Cathecism. There are funny... Expand
Whatever walk of life you come from you will be able to relate to at least part of this show. It's mix of Forever Plaid and The Village People with a dash of Late Night Cathecism. There are funny moments (many of them), sad moments, songs that make you want to get up and dance and yes, some of you may even have a religious experience. I was surprisingly moved to tears a couple of times. Everything works in this show. The sound, the band, the multimedia, the choreography, the singing, it's all spot on. There were a couple of points where actors didn't hit their lighting mark but not many will notice. Get your tickets, bring your friends (they'll like you even more), organize a church group everyone will LOVE this show. Run, don't walk to this show. Collapse
Hair
Event Name: Hair
"Could be a little grittier"
Review posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Aug 06, 2008
The first thing you'll notice when you see this show (and you WILL see this show) is that none of the cast members were born any where near when the musical takes place. A very young, energetic and... Expand
The first thing you'll notice when you see this show (and you WILL see this show) is that none of the cast members were born any where near when the musical takes place. A very young, energetic and clean bunch of actors. Too clean. None of the clothes were distressed (a serious lack of bell bottoms) and they all looked as though they rolled out of bed, showered, shaved (if they needed to), pulled out their well laundered clothes and went to protest. The leads were very good, the chorus numbers not quite so. More research was necessary to properly convey the time period and I didn't think the chorus did their homework. The choreography was very well thought out and well executed however there were sound issues. Garbled words, unbalanced with the band, that sort of thing. The last 10 minutes of the show are simply fantastic and worth the price of admission. It's been extended so you still have a chance to go. Walk to a performance, you'll be glad you did. Collapse
All Shook Up
Event Name: All Shook Up
"I was All Shook Up after this"
Review posted by: Elvis Lover from Cupertino, CA, Aug 05, 2008
These kids are so talented! I wasn't expecting to give them a standing ovation at the end.
These kids are so talented! I wasn't expecting to give them a standing ovation at the end.
Altar Boyz
Event Name: Altar Boyz
"Ya Gotta See It!"
Comment posted by: Patricia from Los Gatos, Aug 05, 2008
These five guys have lots of energy and great voices. The 5 part harmonies hang together well between the hilarious lines. Wonderful entertainment! I'll definitely see it again. No wonder there's such... Expand
These five guys have lots of energy and great voices. The 5 part harmonies hang together well between the hilarious lines. Wonderful entertainment! I'll definitely see it again. No wonder there's such a thing as "Alterholics"! Collapse
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