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The Wild Party Roars at Encores!: LaChiusa’s Jazz Age Musical Revisited
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the New York City Center Encores! production of Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe’s The Wild Party, based on the 1928 narrative poem by Joseph Moncure March. We discuss the show’s plot and concept, explore the source material, and consider how this Wild Party differs from the better-known Andrew Lippa version. They then review overall production at City Center Encores! including Lili-Anne Brown’s direction and the work of the ensemble, and discuss how the score lands in this concert staging. Finally, they highlight standout…
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