The Davis Musical Theatre Company's Young Performers' Theatre production of "Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr" opened Saturday at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center.
Based on the 2005 Universal Pictures animated film "Madagascar," the play follows Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo. The four friends have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity at New York's Central Park Zoo, spending their days before an admiring public and provided with regular meals. However when Marty's curiosity gets the better of him, he makes his escape to explore the world.
"They travel from New York to the island of Madagascar," said a press release from DMTC. "Will life outside of the cage be all they had hoped, or will they miss the life of luxury they have taken for granted? Either way, it is sure to be one 'crack-a-lackin' journey that will make the old and young want to 'move it, move it!'"
Alex is played by Sage Greenwood, Marty by Maya Clossick, Gloria by Emma Nason and Melman by Alex Richmond.
"Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr" plays on Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for all ages. The play continues at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, located at 607 Pena Dr. in Davis, through May 26.
To purchase tickets, call (530) 756-3682 or go online to https://dmtc.org.
• • •
The Department of Theatre and Dance at UC Davis will examine themes of madness and identity in a provocative reimagining of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
The contemporary drama "Who's There?" will play May 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre on Old Davis Rd.
"This stripped back, ensemble production questions the roles people play in life, what is authentic and what is simply an 'act?' Is a King 'born' or is it simply a role that is played well or badly?," said a press release. "The production centers on an ensemble of actors playing multiple characters including three performing simultaneously as Hamlet.
"The staging features live music, vocal polyphony and original sound composition by undergraduate student Megan Abbanat. It playfully omits and adds to the original."
Adult tickets are $15, faculty/staff tickets are $12 and student/senior tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased at the UC Davis Ticket Office located on the north side of Aggie Stadium, by phone 530-752-2471 or online at https://arts.ucdavis.edu/theatre-and-dance.
• • •
Back by popular demand, Fleetwood Mask: The Live Concert Tribute to Fleetwood Mac" will return to the Woodland Opera House on May 25.
"The legend lives on with the world's most authentic tribute to Fleetwood Mac," said the Woodland Opera House's website. "Endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood, Fleetwood Mask is the only tribute bringing audiences fully immersive live concert tour experiences presenting Fleetwood Mac's most memorable live tour performances, hit songs and fan-favorite deep cuts."
The show will play at the Woodland Opera House on Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under.
To purchase tickets, visit https://woodlandoperahouse.org/portfolio_page/fleetwood-mask-the-live-concert-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/.
Center Stage is a column exploring the arts in and around Yolo County.
No comments:
Post a Comment