United Kingdom Rodgers & Hammerstein, Carousel: Soloists, Orchestra, Chorus and Dancers of Opera North, The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 23-26.5.2012 (RJF)
Broadcasts, Musicals, & Others
Reviews and articles of some events that are not Concerts, Opera, or Dance, and others that have been streamed, shown in the cinema or on TV
Broadway Stars Yield an Imperfect “Mikado”
United States Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado: Soloists, Collegiate Chorale and American Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, New York City, 10.4.2012 (BE)
Wonderful Production of Wonderful Town
United Kingdom Leonard Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Connie Fisher (Ruth Sherwood), Singers, Ensemble, Hallé Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Quays, 4.4.2012 (MC)
An Attention-Grabbing Sweeney Todd
United Kingdom Sondheim, Sweeney Todd: Michael Ball (Sweeney Todd), Imelda Staunton (Mrs Lovett) and company in the Chichester Festival Theatre production, Jonathan Kent (director), Nicolas Skilbeck (musical director), Adelphi Theatre, London 19.3.12 (JPr)
Slapstick Classical Music Routine
United Kingdom Igudesman and Joo: A Little Nightmare Music, Aleksey Igudesman (violin), Richard Hyung-ki Joo (piano), Cadogan Hall, London, 9.3.2012 (GDn)
History of Argentina in Words, Music and Dance
Argentina Opera Pampa: La Rural, Buenos Aires. 24.2.2012. (JSJ)
Hans Klok’s The Houdini Experience
United Kingdom Hans Klok’s The Houdini Experience: Hans Klok, the Divas of Magic, Dancers and World-class variety acts. Peacock Theatre, London, 28.2.2012 (JPr)
“Showboat” at Lyric Opera of Chicago Keeps Rollin’ Along
United States Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, Showboat: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, John DeMain (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 25.2.2012 (JLZ)