Tag: musical review
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Review: “La La Land” – Just go enjoy it!
I’ve been itching to see “La La Land” since it came out in Malaysia nine days ago, and it finally happened today. Verdict? It’s lovely, fun, exuberant, smart, nostalgic, and just plain terrific. Go see it! It’s a classic love story of two artists, one a jazz pianist and other aspiring actress, who find each…
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Classic Movie Review: 1776
Classic Movie Review: 1776 As a history and musical buff, the classic, founding-father’s musical film of 1972 is a true feast for the eyes and the ears. If the thought of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin singing and dancing their way to the first Independence Day is a bizarre thought, you’d be right.…
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Musical Review: Broken Bridges @ PenangPAC
I caught the self-called “Broadway-like” musical “Broken Bridges” at PenangPAC on Friday night, and even though its run has finished, I thought I’d give my take on the production. Here’s my grades: Set: A- (Very good use of space. Nicely decorated to bring Ipoh to life.) Music: A- (The lyrics and musical numbers were good.…
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Review: Songs for a New World Musical @ PenangPAC
I attended the second performance of “Songs for a New World” last night at Penang Performing Arts Centre. “Songs for a New World” is not a musical which is set with a standard story line. It consists of a dozen or so songs, from upbeat to gospel to ballad, which highlight different aspects of life.…
Author Mark W Sasse 