Like most, what comes to mind when we hear of 'Singin’ in the Rain' is the iconic scene of screen legend Gene Kelly totally soaked and dancing in the rain to the infectious title tune but beyond that, we've only got scant impressions of what the musical is about. But after last night, I’m happy to say that for this seasoned musical-going family, not anymore. Most musicals that have graced the stage of the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore have reputations that preceded them, … [Read more...]
Review of Singapura: The Musical@The Capitol Theatre
Finally, after two decades, the Capitol Theatre is reopened. And how apt to commemorate this then to have a brand new musical about Singapore make its world premiere there. Our knowledge of Capitol's historic significance and Singapore's pre-independence past were at best sketchy so we jumped at the opportunity to watch Singapura: The Musical. The Capitol Theatre sits on the very site where it was built in 1929 – at the corner of North Bridge road and Stamford Road in downtown Singapore. In … [Read more...]
A ‘Purr-fect’ Night Out…with CATS!
Perched high above the song standard for any female singer is the moving soliloquy, ‘Memory’ - sung by Grizabella , the Glamour Cat who recounts her former glamorous days, which contasts starkly to her current down-trodden state, as she petitions for a chance to be reborn to new life to live all over again with perhaps greater significance. The song from the musical remains one of the top few classic and instantly-recognizable songs for virtually anyone who loves music. Here’s a chance to … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Hop & Hunk Family Musical Tickets!
These two timeless classics given a new spin in this brand new family musical! You may be familiar with the classic tales – The Ugly Duckling and The Frog Prince. But what happens when you weave these two stories into one? An ugly duckling who really does not fit in at home… A frog who thinks he is a prince… Both need a family. Both need a best friend. Both want to be loved but both are very very alone. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of these two cute but confused … [Read more...]
Cavalia in Singapore: Simply Spellbinding!
It’s been a hectic work week - long and exhausting and I've mothering duties awaiting me but yet, I just had to draft this post. Tight deadline? No. Well, simply put, we're spellbound. Cavalia's 1st Asian Tour - Singapore!We've watched our lion’s share of world-class performances ranging from local productions to West End and Broadway musicals - all critically acclaimed and excellent in their own rights (some even award-winning). Yet, I’ve never seen anything quite like ‘Cavalia’. … [Read more...]
SRT’s The Little Company Presents The Nightingale!
"The Nightingale" is a famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a Chinese emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health. The story has been adapted to opera, ballet, musical play, television drama and animated film all around the world.Photo CreditSRT’s The Little Company (TLC) continues its 2014 season with a new original children’s musical, adapted from this … [Read more...]
From Austrian hills to Singapore shores…comes The Sound of Music!
Watching musicals is our family’s all time favourite activity. The creative synergy of music, dance, drama and theatrical props bring plots and themes to life like no other genre. It’s also the best way to cultivate a love and appreciation for performance arts in our kids.In Singapore for a limited season till 10 August 2014 Arguably one of the world’s best-loved musicals, THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the true story of a young nun-wannabe, ‘Maria Rainer’ who was sent to be a governess to the … [Read more...]
GREASE is still THE word for rockin and rollin good times
Couple times for us are important but rare. We’ve never been comfortable leaving the daughter in the care of others for too long a time due to accountability and risk issues. Hence, we have to be very selective in the dates we go on. One of those ‘fail-proof’ couple dates that we will never say no to is that of watching live musicals together.Now on at the MBS Grand Theatre till 18 May!When we heard that GREASE – the musical is making its comeback to Singapore, we were psyched. Having been a … [Read more...]
How to Catch A Star – A Brand New Play by Blunderbus
There's something about stars that is so mesmerizing. When we were touring Taiwan in June, an aboriginal guide brought us to a deserted plateau on the mountain top one clear winter's night to star gaze and it was one magical experience we would never forget. As we stood there huddling for warmth in the chilly sub zero temp, the stars were dancing brightly in splendid display of God's magnificent creations. Whatever we have read about star constellations - Orion … [Read more...]
Rapunzel – Renewed, Refreshed and what a Riot!
SRT's The Little Company's 'Rapunzel' is an exceptionally well put-together musical play for young audience and families. We watched it on Saturday and loved it.From March 14 to April 30, 2014The plot is easy to follow and keeps kids riveted to their seats. Dialogues are engaging and not excessive, pitched to cater to kids' short attention spans. It starts with a teenaged Rapunzel's imprisonment in the tower instead of retelling it traditionally from the time Rapunzel was a newborn … [Read more...]