Once at the Chemainus Theatre Festival. A review. Once (currently at the Chemainus Theatre Festival to March 10) is a breath of fresh air in the world of the contemporary musical. Once had an unusual progression to the stage, and a backstory to rival the script—originally conceived by John Carney as a low-budget Irish film, songwriters Glen Hansard (frontman of The Flames, an indie rock group of some repute) and Markéta Irglová (a young … [Read more...]
Million Dollar Quartet at the Chemainus Theatre Festival February 12-March 26, 2016. A review.
March 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Million Dollar Quartet at the Chemainus Theatre Festival February 12-March 26, 2016. A review. Million Dollar Quartet, currently at the Chemainus Theatre Festival until March 26, 2016 is a boisterous tribute to a seminal moment in rock ‘n roll history—brim-full of excellent musicianship, impeccable design and enough moments of nostalgia to satisfy fans of the era. The legendary Sam Phillips of Sun Records (played here by Leon Willey in a … [Read more...]
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