Kiss of the Spider Woman: Award-Winning Musical, Presented By Havok Theatre Company
Bootleg Theater (2220 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057)
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The last date listed for Kiss of the Spider Woman was Sunday November 9, 2008 / 3:00pm (Closing Show).
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94 Goldstar Member Reviews
David L.
This was, without a doubt, the best small theater production I have ever seen in Los Angeles. The leads all had great voices and were excellent actors....Written on Sep 29 2008
The male dance corps could dance anywhere.....Broadway, London....That they were able to get them to do this production is fantastic........
The size of the theater made it a personal experience and brought real clarity to this show.
Don't miss seeing this show!
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Danny Tech
Simply brilliant. Phenomenal singing and dancing. The costumes were stunning. The Kiss of Spiderwoman: the Musical is more socially/politically relevant today than when first saw it thirteen years ago. This musical will have one thinking about it long after the lights fade to black.Written on Sep 29 2008
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Christa
Solid performances from most of the cast (though I found some of the supporting characters rather wooden) which will only get better as the run wears on. High production value in an intimate setting. I highly recommend this if you are a fan of Kander and Ebb, though I do find this show a bit less palatable than their more popular shows "Chicago" and "Cabaret".Written on Oct 01 2008
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John Boland.
This is not a "pleasant" story---not good for a "feel good date night" experience. However it is VERY worth your time. There is homosexual sex in this one---not my favorite thing---but very tastefully done and it is a valid part of the story (not put in for shock value). The acting and production values (e.g. sets) were outstanding. All in all, it was a truly wonderful evening/afternoon in the theater. Recommended ---but not for the squemish.Written on Oct 13 2008
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Quotes & Highlights
- Havok's last two productions, Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story and Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, were hits on Goldstar, earning Roar of the Crowd awards.
- "An electrifying visceral experience — a serendipitous marvel." --Backstage West (Critic's Pick)
- "A terrific production with a fine cast... Moving!" --LA Weekly
- "This once-in-a-dozen-years production ought to top anyone’s list of must-sees. People will be talking, and raving about this for months to come." --StageSceneLA
Description
The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company, Nick DeGruccio.
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig and winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman revamps a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes gritty realities with liberating fantasies. Thrown together in a Latin American prison, Valentin is a tough revolutionary being tortured for political information, and Molina is an unabashed homosexual serving eight years for deviant behavior. Molina shares his fantasies about a movie actress named Aurora with Valentin to help him mentally escape from the horrors of the prison. One of Aurora’s movie roles is a “Spider Woman” who kills with a kiss. Two unlikely cellmates, Valentin and Molina play a breathless cat-and-mouse game as they struggle to survive.
Director Nick DeGruccio and Choreographer Lee Martino will create an intimate chamber piece with this brilliant musical, accompanied by a live six-member orchestra, bringing the action of the show literally close enough to touch.