Spectacular Chinese music & circus show - even more dynamic than Cirque du Soleil,
published with consent of the artists for promotional purposes.
http://ls4.co/4OF
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Fellini's La Strada ~ Art Cinema
Drama, Foreign Classic
Italian / PG / 1 hr. 55 min.
"Signor Fellini has used his small cast, and, equally important, his camera, with the unmistakable touch of an artist. His vignettes fill his movie with beauty, sadness, humor and understanding." - A.H. Weiler, New York Times
"As French critic Andre Bazin pointed out, 'The Fellini character does not evolve; he ripens.' And so do his movies. - Rita Kempley , Washington Post
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Italian / PG / 1 hr. 55 min.
Acclaimed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini drew on his own circus background for the 1954 classic La Strada. Set in a seedy travelling carnival, this symbolism-laden drama revolves around brutish strongman Zampano (Anthony Quinn), his simple and servile girlfriend Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina, Fellini's wife), and clown/aerialist Matto (Richard Basehart). Appalled at Zampano's insensitive treatment of Gelsomina, the gentle-natured Matto invites her to run off with him; but Gelsomina, like a faithful pet, refuses to leave the strong man's side. Eventually Zampano's volcanic temper erupts once too often, leading to tragic consequences. Written by Fellini and Tullio Pinelli and scored by Nino Rota, La Strada was the winner of the first official Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film, awarded in 1956.
"Signor Fellini has used his small cast, and, equally important, his camera, with the unmistakable touch of an artist. His vignettes fill his movie with beauty, sadness, humor and understanding." - A.H. Weiler, New York Times
"As French critic Andre Bazin pointed out, 'The Fellini character does not evolve; he ripens.' And so do his movies. - Rita Kempley , Washington Post
http://ls4.co/4Ko
Dragonfly
Dragonfly Orchestra is a unique joint venture and collaboration between the Liuzhou Song and Dance Group (China) and Insect 8 Productions (Canada) who previously enjoyed world-wide acclaim as the creators of the contemporary string project Barrage.
The core of Dragonfly Orchestra is a self-contained musical ensemble that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western performance sensibilities and styles. The ensemble consists of 7 musicians performing Western and Oriental Classical-Crossover music styles on standard Western Classical instruments (4 Violin, 2 Viola, 1 Pianist). They deliver a high energy, choreographed, stylistic performance that highlights the diversity and intensity of the solo and ensemble playing. The sound palette is classically based with multi-part writing supporting varied musical themes. Powerful, contemporary backing tracks and rhythm loops support the soaring string lines and ethereal, angelic vocals. Original compositions, Folk, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Movie / Television and Broadway themes are all part of the musical basis for the show. Creative set design and next generation video and lighting elements support the superb performers in a way that captivates all the audiences senses.
Dragonfly Orchestra had its premiere performance in September, 2012 at the famous Water Carnival in Liuzhou, China. The melding of Western and Eastern Theatrical elements is the driving artistic force behind the show – and was an instant hit with the audiences in China. Dramatic and exciting choreographic elements are created with the musicians, dancers and additional support artists combining their talents with the musicians in a unique presentation style.
The core of Dragonfly Orchestra is a self-contained musical ensemble that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western performance sensibilities and styles. The ensemble consists of 7 musicians performing Western and Oriental Classical-Crossover music styles on standard Western Classical instruments (4 Violin, 2 Viola, 1 Pianist). They deliver a high energy, choreographed, stylistic performance that highlights the diversity and intensity of the solo and ensemble playing. The sound palette is classically based with multi-part writing supporting varied musical themes. Powerful, contemporary backing tracks and rhythm loops support the soaring string lines and ethereal, angelic vocals. Original compositions, Folk, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Movie / Television and Broadway themes are all part of the musical basis for the show. Creative set design and next generation video and lighting elements support the superb performers in a way that captivates all the audiences senses.
Dragonfly Orchestra had its premiere performance in September, 2012 at the famous Water Carnival in Liuzhou, China. The melding of Western and Eastern Theatrical elements is the driving artistic force behind the show – and was an instant hit with the audiences in China. Dramatic and exciting choreographic elements are created with the musicians, dancers and additional support artists combining their talents with the musicians in a unique presentation style.
This ground breaking Musical and Theatrical Fusion is not to be missed !
Monday, October 28, 2013
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart Florida April 24 and 25 2013! http://www.lyrictheatre.com/show/4750-50-shades-the-musical
This video shows some of the great musical highlights of the hilarious new show 50 Shades! The Musical! The parody is at The Lyric Theatre April 24-25 www.lyrictheatre.com
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http://ls4.co/4K5
Saturday, October 26, 2013
La Strada (HD Trailer)
A carefree girl is sold to a traveling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.
http://ls4.co/4HQ
http://ls4.co/4HQ
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Looking For An Echo - Kenny Vance
Doo Wop legend Kenny Vance performs this classic hit. Not the Lauryn Hill or Sesame Street Doo Wop hits but still rockin crowds in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York and worldwide, a gentleman with soul in his doowop.
http://ls4.co/4Ca
http://ls4.co/4Ca
Craig Ferguson : Does this need to be said
Coming to The Lyric in Stuart, Florida on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 @ 7:00 PM. For tickets visit LyricTheatre.com
Few comedians can make you laugh like Craig Ferguson, and this is Craig at his best. This is a Craig set free and allowed to be himself, without the artificial constraints of his TV show (censor, budget, lighting, insert your own Late Late Show recurring joke here), and the results are hilarious. He's a master storyteller, and able to weave jokes in and out of what sometimes appear to be some of the most random topics ever. The special covers a broad spectrum, but it all pulls together into some epic comedy. And probably the most infectious, *bleep*-eating grin ever. Not sure why that's a phrase (why on earth would anyone first think to describe a grin as *bleep*-eating?), but it's apt. He has a great rapport with his audience, and it shows. It's clear he's having a great time, and cares that his audience is too. Judging from the laughs, they were. (I was lucky enough to be in the audience when it was filmed, but I think the special does a good job catching the energy there that night). Profane, profound, and side-splittingly funny. There aren't many comedians like Craig Ferguson, and this special is a great showcase for his talent.
http://ls4.co/4CU
Few comedians can make you laugh like Craig Ferguson, and this is Craig at his best. This is a Craig set free and allowed to be himself, without the artificial constraints of his TV show (censor, budget, lighting, insert your own Late Late Show recurring joke here), and the results are hilarious. He's a master storyteller, and able to weave jokes in and out of what sometimes appear to be some of the most random topics ever. The special covers a broad spectrum, but it all pulls together into some epic comedy. And probably the most infectious, *bleep*-eating grin ever. Not sure why that's a phrase (why on earth would anyone first think to describe a grin as *bleep*-eating?), but it's apt. He has a great rapport with his audience, and it shows. It's clear he's having a great time, and cares that his audience is too. Judging from the laughs, they were. (I was lucky enough to be in the audience when it was filmed, but I think the special does a good job catching the energy there that night). Profane, profound, and side-splittingly funny. There aren't many comedians like Craig Ferguson, and this special is a great showcase for his talent.
http://ls4.co/4CU
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