Death and the Powers: The Robots' Opera
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Apr 2, 2011
Closed Apr 10, 2011
Opened Apr 2, 2011
Closed Apr 10, 2011
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Developed at the MIT Media Lab this groundbreaking production and Midwest premiere will use specially designed technology including a chorus of robots, a Musical Chandelier, and a set that expressively "comes alive." The music is by Tod Machover, whose genre-bending work is celebrated for its arching melodic lines, richly nuanced textures, and propulsive rhythms. The libretto by former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky explores what we leave behind for the world and our loved ones, as told through an eccentric patriarch, Simon Powers, and his family. Visionary director Diane Paulus is renowned for her talent in delivering adventurous productions that touch people emotionally as well as physically through audience participation devices. Set designer Alex McDowell is Hollywood's go-to guy when directors such as Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg seek an eclectic, dynamic look.
What are other members saying?
RE:Death and the Powers- Don't bother- worst thing I have ever seen and I am a huge theater fan.
Thankfully I did not pay for these tickets because I would have wanted my money back. This show is the worst thing I have ever seen. Lets talk about the good points first. The signing was good and I dont begrudge the performers. Where everything went wrong is the dialog, the plot, the premise the entire rest of the performance. First of all, with the exception of the video walls it felt like something from a really bad 80s movie. The robots were pointless and added nothing to the performance. I did not like a single character and halfway through the performance I was wishing they would all just go into the "system" so I could go home. The dialog was so bad at one point I started laughing so hard I couldnt stop. So I guess from that standpoint it was entertaining. This was not poetic, this was not wonderful opera, it was the worst 90 minute I have ever spent in the theater.
Reviewed by annetteboo
on Saturday, Apr 2nd, 2011
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