Theater Ten's new production of The Cradle Will Rock

[robinycus2]

Theater Ten's new production of The Cradle Will Rock#1

Posted: 2/16/10 at 7:54pm

Saw it last night and thought it was excellent. I was unfamiliar with the production and thought the score and book were outstanding as were the energentic and talented cast. I was intrigued to learn that it was written in 1937. Is anyone else familiar with other productions of this piece or other works by Marc Blitzstein? Thanks.

[ghostlight2]

Theater Ten's new production of The Cradle Will Rock#2

Posted: 2/17/10 at 1:49am

Love this show. It was done by The Acting Company in '85, at The American Place (now the Laura Pels? same building anyway), then later moved to the Douglas Fairbanks theater. It was wonderful production. Patti LuPone was in it, along with many other Julliard alumni. John Houseman both directed it and he introduced the show nightly. I am curious as to how they deal with the opening in Theater Ten's production, giving the musical's backstory. Or do they skip that part? Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

There was a movie made from it, which wasn't quite as good (IMO), but it might be worth renting for you.

It's only wikipedia, but here's a little more info.

The Cradle Will Rock Updated On: 2/17/10 at 01:49 AM

[robinycus2]

Theater Ten's new production of The Cradle Will Rock#2

Posted: 2/17/10 at 11:01am

Thanks for the add'l information. I will check out the DVD and CD. There isn't any sort of introduction in the beginning of this production so I'm assuming they play it just as originnaly written. There are notes in the program about what transpired during the original production.... very interesting!
Updated On: 2/17/10 at 11:01 AM