blogger review
The Lord of the Stage
I had the pleasure of attending
the Lord of The Rings premiere this weekend in Toronto and it was
truly an amazing experience. Though your average theatre critic may
be dismayed by the extreme special effects and the visual onslaught
of pyrotechnics, do not be mislead, this production is larger then
life for a reason.
Toronto was chosen as the host for this production for several
reasons and the city hopes to live up to the expectations. The show
has been cast with actors from around the world and the team pulls
off a gripping performance that flows wonderfully.
The production value is meticulous and I think it is safe to say
that the world has never seen a production that combines the charm
of theatre with the bang of a rock concert.
Though it is not billed as a musical, the music stands out as
another highlight. I had a great opportunity to chat with AR Rahman
the day of the premiere and he spoke very highly about his
experience scoring the production and working with artists from
around the world. Rahmans touch can be heard through out the play
from the intense scenes to the melodic numbers. BTW, anyone catch
Rahmans song at the opening of Spike Lees new movie?
I urge those interested in coming to Toronto to take the time to
see this play as it was an experience that I cherished and enjoyed
from start to finish. Oh and its over 3 hours long, perfect for any
Indian movie fan.
