There’s more than a subtle salute to Albee’s classic play of thwarted parenthood, impotence, infidelity, and complacent and complicit cruelty.
There’s something incredibly frustrating about modern interpretations of classic works. Perhaps it’s only the case when they are not executed well.
This outstanding show is the story of Dale Burridge’s musical theatre career. From his school boy days when his extraordinary voice was discovered to his leading roles in shows such as Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.
Each piece has a completely different vibe and motivation, but all are densely packed and detailed and run the gamut of entertaining, cryptic, wacky and virtuosic.
Extraordinary musicianship and vocal talent combined to create a terrific show, but beyond that they exuded real pleasure in working together as a superb musical team.
High school. It’s a place many of us do not wish to revisit. Awkward teenage years, hormones, and the unspoken rules that decide who reigns supreme in the social structure effect all students throughout their tenure.
For me the whole evening was a revelation, a thrilling exposure to a tradition I am unfamiliar with.