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Review of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Beauty is the word”
The most Christmassy theatre tradition continues to charm audiences during the holidays through its many productions across town. Guillermo Názara reviews one the company’s signature montages, playing for a limited run at London’s Royal Albert Hall – to let us know if the lavishness of the score is matched by those daring to perform it.
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Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “The spell can’t be broken”
Tchaikovsky’s most family-beloved masterwork returns to many corners of the London scene for the Christmas season. Guillermo Názara reviews the English National Ballet’s take on this charming fairy tale featuring one of the most popular scores in classical music History, to let us know if this holiday treasure has been properly guarded.
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Lucy St. Louis y Alexia Khadime encabezan el nuevo reparto de Wicked en el West End
El espectáculo dará la bienvenida a su próxima compañía a principios de marzo, con Kadime retomando el papel de Elphaba tras su primera representación aclamada por la crítica en 2008. Con música y letra del legendario compositor Stephen Schwartz, el musical cuenta la historia no contada de las brujas de Oz y su amistad secreta […]
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Lucy St. Louis & Alexia Khadime to lead Wicked’s new West End cast
The show will welcome its next troupe by the beginning of March, with Kadime reprising the role of Elphaba upon its first critically acclaimed portrayal in 2008. With music and lyrics by legendary composer Stephen Schwartz, the musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz and their secret friendship concealed from the eyes […]
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Review of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”: “There’s no winter in this Narnia”
C. S. Lewis’s children masterpiece continues to enchant audiences now in its stage form in London’s West End. Guillermo Názara reviews the musical adaptation of the first of the Narnia Chronicles, to share his news thoughts about the show upon his return on its gala night.
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Crítica de “El león, la bruja y el armario”: “No hay invierno en esta Narnia”
La obra maestra infantil de C. S. Lewis sigue encantando al público ahora en su forma escénica en el West End londinense. Guillermo Názara revisa la adaptación musical de la primera de las Crónicas de Narnia, para compartir sus nuevas reflexiones sobre el espectáculo a su regreso en su noche de gala.
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‘ELF’ releases first look images ahead of its London premiere
The show has launched its first set of rehearsal pictures, featuring newly confirmed cast member Rebecca Lock. Based on the 2003 William Ferrell movie, this musical adaptation with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tells the charming funny tale of a man who crawls as a baby into Santa’s bag, which leads to him […]
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‘ELF’ publica las primeras imágenes antes de su estreno en Londres
El espectáculo ha lanzado su primera serie de imágenes de ensayos, en las que aparece la recién confirmada miembro del reparto Rebecca Lock. Basada en la película de 2003 de William Ferrell, esta adaptación musical con canciones de Matthew Sklar y Chad Beguelin cuenta la encantadora y divertida historia de un hombre que se arrastra […]
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Review of ‘Frozen’: “Flair glowed bright on the mountain that night”
The chilliest show in town continues to melt hearts and give warm welcomes (and hugs) to one of London’s most historical and longest-running theatres. Guillermo Názara reviews Frozen, The Musical, to let us know his thoughts about the stage adaptation of Disney’s highest-grossing animated film of all time.
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Crítica de ‘Frozen’: “El talento brilló en la montaña aquella noche”
El espectáculo más frío de la ciudad sigue derritiendo corazones y dando calurosas bienvenidas (y abrazos) a uno de los teatros con más historia y solera de Londres. Guillermo Názara reseña Frozen, The Musical, para hacernos llegar su opinión sobre la adaptación escénica de la película de animación de Disney más taquillera de todos los […]
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