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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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Six
"Six" is a show depicting six wives of Henry VIII who were divorced, beheaded, died or survived in their marriages. These women characters - Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr "battle" in song and attitude to determine who is the most important wife by holding a singing competition determining who had the hardest marriage. In the end, the women realize that they are all important, their lives matter, and they are true influencers and strong women. Read more.