The Oresteia: Greek Tragedy Reimagined by Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue
Church Street Theater, Between 17th St NW and 18th St NW (1742 Church Street, NW Washington, DC 20036)
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- $25.00
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- $12.50*
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All offers for Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue Presents: The Oresteia have expired.
The last date listed for Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue Presents: The Oresteia was Sunday August 9, 2009 / 9:00pm.
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Tony Award-Winning Musical Spring Awakening by Keegan Theatre
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- $20.00
Spring Awakening is an awesome rock musical and Broadway smash that won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on the Expressionist play that caused a scandal in 19th-century Germany, this poignant musical follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the confusing and often troubled waters of adolescence, complicated by their budding sexuality. Inspired by Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, the musical's angst, emotion, desire and romance still ring true today, and its acclaimed score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater turns this timeless story into a powerful coming-of-age rock musical. The Keegan Theatre's production is directed by two-time Helen Hayes nominees Susan Marie Rhea and Mark A. Rhea. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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MDR on Where to Eat
Beer is sold as part of the show -- enjoy.
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raymond konstant on What to Wear
Casual
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futureshockxl on Other
Get there early, the pre-show start about 15 minutes before the show.
12 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Greg H
I am certainly no expert on Greek tragedies, but 'The Oresteia' is a story about one messed up, and violent, family. It is presented in a fresh and peculiar way by Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue, a group of young, attractive and dazzling artists that mix bluegrass, rock, dance, curses, smoking, insults and burlesque to make quite a presentation. Mind you, the burlesque is quite tame, but the audience reacted well to the occasional 'beer stealing' incidences, and other interactions that showed off their curves and smelling habits. Getting back to the story, the group has a narrator that keeps those less knowledgeable audience members informed about the backstory and progression of 'The Oresteia' which helps immensely. The rock music is so-so, combining familiar tunes with repetitive guitar riffs. The bluegrass music is more interesting, and it shows off the group's vocal harmonies nicely. The energy, talent, and vigor of this group cannot be denied. They are having fun doing this show, and the audience members should too. If you are feeling daring and want to try something different, check out 'The Oresteia'. They have other similar shows (i.e 'The Saints') coming up soon as well.Written on Jul 13 2009
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raymond konstant
I went to see this event, and I was glad that I did. The show was short (about one hour without an intermssion) but was well written and performed.Written on Jul 13 2009
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Chris H
This is a really fun show. The high-energy, talented cast move the story along at just the right pace and the music always sets the perfect mood. This is one of the most original shows I've seen in years. Its Fringe Festival roots shine through, but it is a polished production. I highly recommend it.Written on Jul 13 2009
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More Information About Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue Presents: The Oresteia
Website
http://www.keegantheatre.com/20082009season/dizzielizzie/index_E.html
Description
The 2008 DC Fringe Festival Hit
Book, Music & Lyrics by Debra Buonaccorsi & Steve McWilliams
The Keegan Theatre in conjunction with Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue present The Oresteia, featuring many of the acclaimed cast members from the original production. If the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus had gone on tour with Led Zeppelin, Woody Guthrie and a carnie troupe, this is what he would have written. A tale of blood, guts and vengeance, this is Aeschylus' Oresteia, re-charged. Rowdy, raucous, loud and literate.
Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue defies description and all of its limitations. It's theatre and vaudeville. It's rock and roll, bluegrass and Americana. But it's more than that. It's the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the dustbowl wrapped up in a gyspy punk. The spirit of the vagabond and the rebel. It's theatre for the marginalized. They are the voice of human kind's savage soul. Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue creates theatre free from the confines of convention. It's pure storytelling with bare hands and authentic voices. Storytelling cranked up good and loud through a Telecaster and a Marshall amp.
...Close your eyes, imagine a hot night, the smell of sweat and dirt and perfume. Imagine unfamiliar faces in a sepia photograph in a time that is both the past and the present. A sultry voiced, voluptuous blonde strapped lusciously into a velvet patchwork corset invites you inside. Hear the sound of raucous laughter and even more raucous music. The sound of guitars, mandolins, drums and accordions washes over you. Open your mind to the story you hear...
Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue was founded in Washington, DC by veteran actor/musicians Debra Buonaccorsi and Steve McWilliams. Led by their common love for theatre, rock and roll, and the traditions of American music and storytelling, they sought to bridge the gap between a night at the theatre and a rock concert. With their talented band of vagabonds and beauties, they burst onto the scene at the 2008 DC Fringe Festival with their original adaptation of the ancient Greek trilogy The Oresteia, receiving rave reviews and playing to full houses.
The Keegan Theatre's artistic director Mark A. Rhea discovered the piece after housing a staged reading prior to last year's Fringe Festival. Explains Rhea, "I ran into Steve [McWilliams] one night and he mentioned that he was trying to find a place to hold a reading prior to Fringe. I told him that I thought Keegan could help out, and we picked a date. I watched the rehearsal at Church Street, and I loved the show immediately. It is so different from the work Keegan has been doing, but the pure power of the storytelling makes it a perfect fit for us. It's going to be a real late-night treat for our Church Street audiences."
About the Ticket Supplier: Keegan Theatre
Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.