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Jagged Little Pill, Broadhurst Theater
November 2019
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
Jagged Little Pill, now on Broadway and playing at the Broadhurst Theater, stayed true to its original form as the A.R.T.'s 2018 production in Cambridge. Read the full 2018 review of the A.R.T. show - which details the themes, messages, etc.
Here are a few minor comments/thoughts of the Jagged Little Pill's Broadway show in comparison to the A.R.T. production -- in no particular order.
The character of Frankie (Celia Rose Gooding) has come very far from the A.R.T. production--her singing voice and her presence on stage was a tremendous change from the Cambridge performance. She owns this character and is fantastic! Also the chemistry between Phoenix (Antonio Cipriano) and Frankie is even stronger on Broadway, as is the chemistry between ALL the actors. This is a creative team that clearly loves each other. There is however a scene where Phoenix and Frankie are standing on a desk and actors are moving them back and forth. I don’t see any purpose of this, and it seems forced--it was also distracting to the audience. We don't need random movement, we are enthralled enough with Phoenix and Frankie singing and their chemistry alone without the jarring of the desk back and forth. I believe it was in the scene “Ironic”. Read more.
November 2019
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
Jagged Little Pill, now on Broadway and playing at the Broadhurst Theater, stayed true to its original form as the A.R.T.'s 2018 production in Cambridge. Read the full 2018 review of the A.R.T. show - which details the themes, messages, etc.
Here are a few minor comments/thoughts of the Jagged Little Pill's Broadway show in comparison to the A.R.T. production -- in no particular order.
The character of Frankie (Celia Rose Gooding) has come very far from the A.R.T. production--her singing voice and her presence on stage was a tremendous change from the Cambridge performance. She owns this character and is fantastic! Also the chemistry between Phoenix (Antonio Cipriano) and Frankie is even stronger on Broadway, as is the chemistry between ALL the actors. This is a creative team that clearly loves each other. There is however a scene where Phoenix and Frankie are standing on a desk and actors are moving them back and forth. I don’t see any purpose of this, and it seems forced--it was also distracting to the audience. We don't need random movement, we are enthralled enough with Phoenix and Frankie singing and their chemistry alone without the jarring of the desk back and forth. I believe it was in the scene “Ironic”. Read more.
Six, American Repertory Theater
September 2019
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
"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.
September 2019
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
"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.
Moulin Rouge, Emerson Colonial Theatre
July 2018
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
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. Read more.
July 2018
Reviewed by Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
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. Read more.
Jagged Little Pill, American Repertory Theater
June 2018
By Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
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. Read more.
June 2018
By Alyssa Krimsky Clossey
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. Read more.
