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arts2 years ago•5 min saved

Exploring the Musical Magic of 'Buena Vista Social Club'

The Off Broadway musical "Buena Vista Social Club" brings the Cuban songs popularized on the 1997 album to life with the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history. Directed by Saheem Ali, the production enhances the music with live performances and social dancing, while the narrative provides context to what would otherwise be just a concert. The musical's book by Marco Ramirez uses the recording sessions of the original album as its framework, introducing the star of the show, Omara Portuondo. Despite some heavy subplots and a crowded stage, the songs prevail, lending coherence and depth to the story with their exquisite harmonies and raw brass.

via The New York Times|

#arts #buena-vista-social-club #cuban-music

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Critics Weigh In on Broadway's "Fat Ham" Production.

The Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham, a reinvention of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Hamlet, has opened on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre. Directed by Saheem Ali, the play explores identity questions, cycles of trauma and violence, and a supernatural demand for vengeance. The play features a cast of Broadway newcomers and has received positive reviews from critics. The show's digital policy and affinity events have also been announced.

via Playbill|

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theater2 years ago•6 min saved

'Fat Ham' Brings Meaty Masculinity to Broadway

"Fat Ham," a modern rewrite of "Hamlet" set in a cookout in the American South, has transferred to Broadway from the Public Theater. While the play starts off strong, it loses its momentum and intimacy in the larger venue. The characters are used to express big ideas, but they end up feeling small in comparison. The wish fulfillment comes too quickly, and the play dissolves without allowing the audience to fully understand the characters.

via Vulture|

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