MANASSAS -- The Rooftop Productions presentation of Godspell, the 2012 version, is a joyous celebration of what a true ensemble cast can achieve, together.
The original, classic 1970âs, âJesusical,â from a young Stephen Schwartz and the late John-Michael Tebelak was retooled, in 2012, as âa masterful retelling of the original sensation with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements,â according to Musical Theatre International.
All too often the insertion of Capitol Steps satirical humor has damaged the original, childlike innocence that was central to Schwartz and Tebelakâs iconic show. However, the Rooftop cast, despite these contemporary intrusions, transcends these inherent drawbacks, and deliver a truly wonderful theatre experience, and manage to retain the timelessness of the show.
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Disneyâs smash Broadway adaptation of the cult hit movie musical, Newsies, is coming to the Pied Piper Theatre in Manassas.
Winning the rights to do the show is a coup for the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory Director Beverly Hess and Pied Piper Theatre Director Anne Ridgeway.
Earlier this year as both attempted to build the 2018-2019 Pied Piper Theatre season, they got frustrated. It seemed that every show they were interested in was on tour, and the rights were not available, at any price.
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In the topsy-turvy world of the Addams Family -- where black is the brightest acceptable color, roses are harvested for their thorns, and Morticia expressing dreadful unhappiness delights her husband -- the Rooftop Players production of The Addams Family Musical is entertainingly horrifying.
Based upon Charles Addamsâ comic characters and, of course, the iconic TV series and film franchise, the show finds paterfamilias Gomez Addams firmly skewered upon the horns a the dilemma of keeping faith with the two greatest loves of his life.
Daughter, Wednesday has felt the sting of cupidâs arrow and swears her doting father to secrecy. Unfortunately, Gomez has never kept anything from his âCara Miaâ and is quite abysmal in the secrets keeping department.
