Tag Archives: musical comedy

Watching somebody else

Posted on January 29, 2012 by riverwriter

In 1967, I played Harold Hill in The Music Man. Soon after, I heard movie star Van Johnson (live in Montreal), who had just played it on the road, call Harold Hill the Hamlet of musical theatre roles. I would tend to agree with that assessment; it sure was a challenge. Many years later, I am in the show’s Quartet, watching someone else perform the role. A perspective through the passage of years. (#1104) Continue reading →

Posted in barbershop singing, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: The Drowsy Chaperone by Lambert & Morrison, Martin & McKeller

Posted on October 25, 2009 by riverwriter

I highly recommend you see this show. Continue reading →

Posted in NAC, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: The Canterbury Tales–a musical

Posted on June 5, 2009 by riverwriter

Student theatre is an easy sell for the families and friends of the performers who can be counted upon to attend and applaud no matter what. The quality of performance in Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational Institute’s production of The Canterbury … Continue reading →

Posted in Student Theatre | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments