ThIStHaT ShoW No. 4 and No. 5 Showcases New & Recent Dance Works
Central Square Theater (450 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139)
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- $20.00
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- FREE - $10.00*
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All offers for ThIStHaT ShoW No. 4 and No. 5 have expired.
The last date listed for ThIStHaT ShoW No. 4 and No. 5 was Saturday January 21, 2012 / 8:00pm (ThIStHaT ShoW No. 5).
Currently at Central Square Theater:
Car Talk: The Musical!!! - Inspired by the Hit NPR Call-In Show
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $50.00
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- $22.50 - $25.00
Inspired by the long-running hit NPR show Car Talk -- which is hosted by legendary (real-life) mechanics Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers -- comes the hilarious new musical comedy, Car Talk: The Musical!!! at Central Square Theater. A co-production of Underground Railway Theater and Suffolk University, the show was written by Suffolk faculty member Wesley Savick, with original music by Michael Wartofsky. In it, Rusty Fenders, the hapless owner of a lemon '93 Kia, falls in love with Miata C. LaChassis. She guides him to the Emerald Garage, home to the Wizard of Cahs (portrayed by the recorded, heavily accented voices of Click and Clack themselves). Like the radio show, it's a romantic comedy about being in love with your car -- and so, so much more. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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steve007 on What to Wear
Casual
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
There were some snacks, beer and wine available.
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steve007 on Where to Park
Central Sq. Garage (cheap)
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Overall, some breathtaking and moving pieces.Written on Jan 23 2012
We would omit the electronic 'performance' as it did not 'flow' with the rest of the performances...and in fact detracted from the dance.
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The end of the show was very artistic and beautiful. The woman had done a modern piece with photos of Paris playing on the screen behind her. She told a story through photos, dance, and a recording of a conversation. Very tasteful.Written on Jan 23 2012
As for the rest of the show, to be honest, I suppose it's an acquired taste. The dancing was erratic, only one dance team was together and on point with the music, there were about six scenes with the lights off and a young man playing ear piercing music off of his IPad and silly designs playing on the screen. It was not what I expected and I was displeased. I do have a long history with professional dance and understand that this was not meant to be a top of the charts performance but it honestly seemed to be slapped together. Very messy. I give it a D, the credit for merely passing should be given to the one pair of women who looked like they actually practiced and the to last woman who put a lot of thought and effort into her piece.
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the show was original. unfortunately, it was too original for me...and my friend and my daughter, and my daughter's friend. The dance choreography was a collection of abrupt contortions that weren't pleasant to look at as well as the slide show, that was a disturbing chain of out of focus images that never end. This is an example of work done by artists for artists who didn't have the audience in mind while creating it.Written on Jan 23 2012
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What a wonderful composition? It consisted of several different dance performances with some visual effects and optical illusions. I loved the performers and their dancing technique. Some pieces dealt with skill and others had more to do with emotional presentation. I enjoyed it a great deal and highly recommend it to all.Written on Jan 16 2012
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More Information About ThIStHaT ShoW No. 4 and No. 5
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Description
Dancer/choreographer/producer Daniel McCusker has been showcasing his dance and dance-like “discoveries” since the spring of 2008. Each year the showcases have become more daring and the audience capacity has burst at the seams to the point that it has become necessary to move to a larger venue and to expand his ThIStHaT ShoWs into a two-weekend extravaganza.
To break the mold even further, his annual spring affair is now in the height of winter, with ThIStHaT ShoW No. 4 and No. 5 poised to pay a warm tribute to many of the kindred spirits who figure in McCusker’s lively artistic world. McCusker is keen on investigating the true nature of dance and performance. The work that interests him the most is formal, very structure-based, making deliberate choices regarding its structural components. This formality serves to mediate any narrative elements so that the full meaning of the work can be revealed.
McCusker’s quest to discover this true nature by way of structure doesn't always play out, but as many of his fans have come to realize, the exciting part is when it does indeed play out. And they happen to be there when it all comes together. The yearly showcase has become a huge success, critically and otherwise, and is a much anticipated not-to-be-missed annual celebration for all lovers (and soon-to-be lovers) of local dance.
About the Ticket Supplier: Daniel McCusker Dance Projects
Since 1994, Daniel McCusker has been part of the heart and soul of Boston's vibrant dance community. He is a dancer, choreographer and educator, currently teaching modern dance, ballet, composition and special topics courses in the Department of Drama & Dance at Tufts University. Before moving to the Boston-area, McCusker directed Ram Island Dance in Portland, ME for seven years; and prior to that endeavor, while living in New York City, he performed regularly with the Lucinda Childs Dance Company among others.