Debbie Allen Directs Twist - An American Musical, Starring American Idol's Tamyra Gray
The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101)
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The last date listed for Twist - An American Musical was Saturday July 23, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Dress as you please
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Happy Dad on What to Wear
No suits, as the theatre gets warm.
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Park for free on a side street 1 block south of the theater.
282 Goldstar Member Reviews
Carlos Alberto
This is without a doubt the best show in town right now. From the moment it starts and you see the professional staging and perfectly choreographed dance you know that you have just hit theater gold. The costumes, the dancing, the music, as good as it gets. Run..don't walk to see the show and most important..don't miss it...Written on Jun 20 2011
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Jon
Terrific dancing, sets, and lighting. The show itself was mediocre at best.Written on Jul 11 2011
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Amazing perfomances and cast. So uplifting, moving, entertaining. The talent was phenominal. EVERYONE should see this play.Written on Jun 30 2011
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Richard
About the venue: View was good, even from the last row, but I won't sit in the balcony at Playhouse again specially during the summer. It was so hot, that sweat was running down my temples. Everyone was using their programs to fan themselves.Written on Jul 06 2011
The show: Interesting retelling of the Oliver Twist story. The performances were very good, especially the kids playing the orphans. The first act was a little long and the second act had lots of filler material that did little to move the story along. Although there were several well performed songs, the music had more of a 70s sound than the jazz of the 30s. It’s not ready for Broadway, but with some tweaks, it should be great.
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More Information About Twist - An American Musical
Website
http://www.twistanamericanmusical.com/
Quotes & Highlights
- Learn more about Twist at the musical's official website.
- Watch videos and listen to music from the show on the Twist media page.
Description
This heartwarming family musical features a book by Tony Award-nominee William F. Brown (Broadway’s The Wiz – Winner of Seven Tony Awards), music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Tena Clark (Natalie Cole’s Still Unforgettable), and music by Gary Prim (songwriter for Dionne Warwick and CeCe Winans). Golden Globe and multi-Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen (Broadway and the West Ends’ Cat on A Hot Tin Roof – 2010 Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play and TV’s Fame) is set to direct and choreograph the new musical.
American Idol finalist Tamyra Gray will play the role of Della.
Twist - An American Musical is a timely adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic with a contemporary score, set in New Orleans on the eve of the Great Depression. TWIST tells the story of a young orphan boy born of a courageous white mother and an incredibly talented black father, who navigates the colorful and sometimes rough waters of street life and racial intolerance in his quest to find his family and to find love.
The score for Twist features the musical pulse of New Orleans in the 1920s and is highlighted by a tapestry of soaring ballads, hot jazz, blues, gospel and tap-infused dance numbers that will take audiences along this magical journey.