Thursday, October 10, 2013

What about 'Mildred Fierce'?



EVG contributor Joann Jovinelly saw a performance last weekend of Ryan Landry's play, "Mildred Fierce," a musical black comedic parody of the 1945 film classic, "Mildred Pierce," starring Joan Crawford. Joann shared a few photos as well as a quick review:

While there's plenty of room for campy humor, the zingers go beyond the obvious, making for a well-rounded and thoughtful production that is sophisticated and subtle as well as over-the-top absurd. Much attention was placed on the details as well as the polished dramatic performances and musical dance numbers featuring the Gold Dust Orphans. There was a good dose of creative puppetry, too, and a cache of clever surprises.



"Mildred Fierce" plays on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27 at Theatre 80 on St. Mark's Place. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for posting on the theater in our neighborhood, even if it doesn't generate the commentary of real estate and liquor licenses!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Grieve, if you look back on all your vaudeville/burlesque/unconventional theater posts, you'll find nary a comment.

    I think I speak for many others when I write that we (your audience) really don't care about those topics. If others did, they would have been moved to comment I think.

    I am not saying that I don't appreciate these venues' existences, I just don't think they are topics that "move" us enough to jot down a note/elicit a response.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Anonymous 11:02,
    It's probably more accurate to say that there is nothing glib to say about these posts. Commenters here are nothing if not glib!

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  4. Ryan SeacrestOctober 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    11:02 AM.

    Great idea -- EV G should ONLY play ALL the hits ALL the time!!!

    ReplyDelete

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