Written by Daniella Litvak
Picture Romeo and Juliet. Now take them out of fair Verona. Place them in a pajama factory during the 1950s Midwest and you have the makings of The Pajama Game. Continue Reading
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts presents: SHE KILLS MONSTERS – Review
Written by Patrick Chavis
Qui Nguyen made a big noise in Orange County Theatre the last few years. He’s written two successful plays for South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa– “Vietgone” and its’ sequel “Poor Yella Rednecks.” While we’ve reviewed both of his shows with high marks, “Poor Yella Rednecks” received an Exceptional Rating. As a reviewer, for me, this was my first experience with this playwright. The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing arts puts on a fun, spirited production of “She Kills Monsters”, with a script that benefits from having a young cast play the parts. Continue Reading
The Phantom of the Opera @ Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts – Review
Written by Daniella Litvak
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera (“Phantom”) isn’t just a musical — it’s the musical. Famous for its dramatic score, elaborate costuming and stage design, iconic title character, and for being the longest running show in Broadway history, Phantom is the musical all other musicals measure itself against. Seeing a performance is considered a must for any musical theater fan. Continue Reading
Young Frankenstein @ Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts – Review
Written by Alina Mae Wilson
Simply because of its universal infamy, the story of Frankenstein’s monster is heralded as one of the most well-known horror stories of all time. You don’t need to read the book to get the reference. Anyone and everyone who has gone trick-or-treating at least once is familiar with the image of the stocky green monster staggering about with his arms stretched rigidly outward. If you HAVE acquainted yourself with the original source material, you know that the story of the gargantuan creature cast out from society is tragic as well as terrifying. But fear not –over at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, they have opted for a significantly brighter approach. They are doing the Mel Brooks’ musical Young Frankenstein, which although quite long, is well acted, well sung, and brimming with trollish humor. Continue Reading
Peter Pan – Broadway’s Timeless Musical playing @ Orange County Children’s Theatre @ Huntington Beach High School Theatre Jan 12 – 21 2017
Show dates:
Friday, January 12, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 13, 2017 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 14, 2017 – 2:00 PM
Friday, January 19, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 20, 2017 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 21, 2017 – 2:00 PM
Huntington Beach High School Historic Theater | 1905 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tickets $15-$20 at
Group rates available at boxoffice@occt.org
CONTACT
www.occt.org | (714) 502-2244 | boxoffice@occt.org
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical @ Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts – Review
Written by Alina Mae Wilson
There is a reason The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is as famous as it is. The essential idea behind all the action is delightful. Stevenson’s novella is centered on the increasingly strange behavior displayed by the well known and well respected Dr. Henry Jekyll. As it turns out, Jekyll has been performing experiments on himself, which transform him into the immoral Mr. Edward Hyde. Thus we have what is loosely considered by many to be a story focusing on the good and evil battling inside every person. It’s one of the most delicious plot concepts ever put to paper. In 1997 Jekyll & Hyde the Musical made its Broadway debut. It has a score requiring powerful singing and a story calling for skilled actors, yet I find something is missing from it. While I appreciate its intellectual aspects, I often find myself irritated because of the story’s lack of shock value and emotional pain. Fortunately, the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts has taken any pressure they might have felt from tackling such a show and used it as a propellant to overcome those issues. In short, these youthful performers are excellent. Continue Reading
