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Theater Mama Reviews provides an in depth review of Broadway, off-Broadway, regional shows, and more. When watching a production, one should be as focused and committed to the development of the show, just as much as the actors, musicians, and artists are to presenting their stage craft. It is critical to absorb all the elements and details of a production in order to understand the meaning behind each performance.
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Jagged Little Pill
​Jagged Little Pill is a musical based on the Alanis Morissette album bearing the same name, and released in 1995. Written by Diablo Cody, choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and directed by Diane Paulus, Jagged Little Pill takes place in present time, in a suburban Connecticut town named Greenport. The story centers around a nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father, son and adopted daughter. Challenges arise when their daughter delves into a new love interest, the son is pressured to be perfect in an imperfect situation, and the parents both experiencing marital struggles. The mother finds herself trapped in a web of opioid addiction and obsessive behaviors, while the father is absorbed in his work and dabbles in pornography watching. The teenagers experience relationship struggles with girlfriends/boyfriends and parents, while trying to navigate an accused rape incident. Throughout the play, the parents and teenagers work through their relationships, addictions and societal pressures to be perfect.
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Moulin Rouge
Performed at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, the musical Moulin Rouge, takes place in 1899 in Paris. The historic theater, which was recently renovated, is a beautiful venue for this show. The stage was ornately designed with decorative and intricate sets, scenery, lights and a red glow. Such design elements include elegant chandeliers, a huge life size elephant head, a swing that was dropped from the ceiling and a wrap-around stage that went through the audience--we were a part of the fantastical club named Moulin Rouge, and we were welcomed.
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