Intermission, “Can-Can” at the Pasadena Playhouse
Opening Night, Friday, June 29, 2007 From the Pasadena Playhouse website: "CAN-CAN centers on Pistache, the only woman in Paris who owns a café that features the sexy and provocative Can-Can. During this dazzling, if not naughty, evening of musical theater, Pistache faces both a fervent attempt to shut down her business as well as her own complications in love."
I’m not much of a musical fan so Can-Can bored me a bit in the first act in which singing dominated. But the second act kicked in with more exciting plot lines, humor, romance, and even a well-choreographed sword fight. The costumes and set design were beautiful and whimsical. The audience gasped with delight when the first curtain parted to the interior of a Paris night club. I found the play’s frequent mention of the "special can-can" dance a little unsettling said before an audience of white-haired Pasadenans, but the audience loved it. Amir Talai as Boris, an undiscovered sculptor, gave the best perfomance of the night, both comical and touching. My favorite musical number was "Never, Never, Be an Artist," sung by Boris and his fellow starving artists. All in all, a really enjoyable night! Afterwards you can chill out at the Caravan Serai, the Middle Eastern restaurant next door, Zona Rosa cafe or Famima.
(Tip: Bring a jacket because the theatre is VERY cold. I even had to wear a hat. Also to avoid the long line at the ladies’ restroom, use the adjoining restaurant’s restroom.)
sounds great, good tips.
Comment by MK — July 1, 2007 @ 2:36 am
great post
Comment by craig — July 3, 2007 @ 2:37 pm
Thanks for the tip
Comment by Can Can Fancy Dress — March 17, 2009 @ 4:09 pm