As the world returns to a new normal, there aren’t many better ways to spend an evening than enjoying a glorious musical in the beautiful setting of Opera Holland Park. Quick Fantastic has returned to the space to present Wonderful Town, the half-forgotten 30s musical which brims with exhilarating jazz and witty comedy.
Album Review: Bernstein’s Wonderful Town – London Symphony Orchestra
It’s the earnestness that doesn’t ring true in Simon Rattle and LSO’s recording of Bernstein’s Wonderful Town, the way in which that which should come naturally simply sounds overworked.
WONDERFUL TOWN – Ye Olde Rose & Crown
We’re in New York, in 1935. In Greenwich Village, there lives an eclectic mix of Italian, Greek, Irish, you name it – and everyone is hanging on to their own little dream. Enter Ruth and Eileen, two sisters from Ohio who have come to this Wonderful Town to make their mark on the big city.
NEWS: All Star ends 2016 season with Bernstein’s Wonderful Town revival
All Star Productions are delighted to present a new chamber production of Leonard Bernstein’s 1953 musical WONDERFUL TOWN, which will run at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in Walthamstow, east London, from 12 to 30 October 2016, with a press night on 14 October.
ANNE REID & STEFAN BEDNARCZYK IN CABARET – The Pheasantry
Most famous perhaps for the story and screenplay of Singin’ In The Rain (though incredibly their only contribution to that movie’s musical numbers was Moses Supposes), the Comden & Green partnership was to last the best part of 60 years, going on to include On The Town and Wonderful Town amongst a string of successes.
Reid and Bednarczyk are as enlightening as they are enchanting with a shared respect for Comden & Green that is infectiously appealing. Together, these talented performers bring a masterful combination of humour and pathos to a selection of numbers that reflect some of the best of the American Songbook.