Urinetown, the Musical
Equinox Theatre Company:
May 15 - June 6
Jim Hitzke
Jim Hitzke
Equinox Theatre's “Urinetown,The
Musical,” now on view at The Bug Theatre, is an entertaining evening of theatre
full of very fun tunes, that sends up everything from “Les Mis” to “Fiddler on
the Roof.”
This production
is directed by Colin Roybal who also choreographed and did the lighting and
scenic designs. Roybal is a fine theatre artist. However…this time he may have
been spreading himself a little too thin. In this production it’s Roybal’s
choreography that’s best.
The casting is uneven.
Leading with fine performances are Shahara Ray, Carolyn Lohr, Jim Hitzke and David
Gordon. The acting of the other cast members might be described as the Indiana
Jones variety - all over the map.
The SRO audience
didn’t seem to mind though.
Shahara Ray’s
work is well known in the community as being consistently well done. This
artist has appeared in the 3rd National tour of “Les Miserables” as
well as performing the part of Grizabella with the German Company of “Cats.”
Here she plays Penelope Pennywise, the
keeper of the keys to the urinal, with gusto.
Ms. Lohr is outstanding
as Hope Cladwell. Every beat of her performance is studied and well executed.
Jim Hitzke is
well cast as Caldwell B. Cladwell and sings “Don’t Be the Bunny” with panache.
New to this reviewer
was David Gordon in the role of Officer Lockstock. A confident stage presence, good comic timing
and a fine voice make this actor’s name one to search out in future programs.
As Bobby Strong,
newcomer Kalond Irlanda is at his best singing “Run Freedom, Run.”
The Bug Theatre is at 3654 Navajo St., Denver, CO 80221
For tickets go online
to EquinoxTheatreDenver.com and 720-984-0781
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