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Transgendered Germans and Hair Metal

by Brandon Root
posted on Aug. 01, 2008 - 11:44am

From now until August 31st, Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be playing at the Jungle Theater. Featuring a cast of local talent, including Jairus Abts as Hedwig and Ann Michels as her husband Yitzhak, the production is most comfortable during the music numbers and flounders some during monologues. Though shrill and sluggish at times, it builds toward an emotionally fulfilling conclusion.

Sweeney Todd: Compare and Contrast

by Christy DeSmith
posted on Feb. 06, 2008 - 3:13pm

At last night's opening of Sweeney Todd, at the State Theatre, I couldn't help but make comparisons to the recent film version. This is what theatergoers do at revivals, right? They consider the present viewing experience in relation to all previous encounters with a favorite play or musical. And to be clear: Sweeney is, by far, one of my favorites.

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