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entertainment1 year ago

"DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES: Broadway's Heartbreaking Romance"

Days of Wine and Roses, a new musical adaptation of the 1962 film, has opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, featuring superb performances by Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James. The musical, with a score by Adam Guettel and direction by Michael Greif, explores the struggles of a couple in 1950s New York as they battle alcoholism and strive to build their family, receiving praise for its devastatingly chic portrayal of catastrophic self-destruction and the rich, undeniably gorgeous score.

via BroadwayWorld|
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arts-and-entertainment1 year ago

"Days of Wine and Roses" Broadway Review: A Romantic Musical Triumph

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James star in the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel's musical adaptation of "Days of Wine and Roses," a darkly adult affair that showcases their peak artistry but feels constrained by material that fails to fully accommodate their talents, despite their real chemistry. The show, directed by Michael Greif, explores the story of a couple's descent into alcoholism with a palpably personal touch, but its neatness and didacticism limit the impact of the characters' love and struggle.

via Vulture|
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arts2 years ago

"The Passion Project: The Making of 'Days of Wine and Roses'"

Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James have brought "Days of Wine and Roses," a musical about a couple struggling with addiction, to Broadway after more than 20 years of development. The show's creators, Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, worked on evolving the midcentury classic into a musical, drawing from their own experiences with addiction. The production, starring O’Hara and James, showcases the love that drives the characters' relationship despite its misguided nature.

via The New York Times|
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