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Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music

Presented by Boston Opera Collaborative at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tower Auditorium

February 5-February 14, 2010

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Romantic and dreamlike with an air of melancholy, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony award-winning musical A Little Night Music bears both the perfumed quality of a summer breeze and the musky aroma of desire. Set in turn of the century Sweden, this is a tale of missed opportunities, second chances, and the follies of love. Sondheim’s elegant score, set to variations of triple time, echoes the many love triangles that permeate the musical. With its playful and mysterious spirit, A Little Night Music reminds us that no matter how old or young we are, when it comes to matters of the heart, we can always count on the summer night to smile down upon us.

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    Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tower Auditorium

    Tower Auditorium
    Boston, MA 02115

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: $25 general, $15 student/senior, Children under 10 free, Quotes for group rates available upon request

    Info Phone: 617-517-5883

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 5-February 14, 2010

    Times:
    Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm. Sunday performances begin at 3:00 pm.

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "some performances and choreography saves show"
      Review posted by: Michelle Browne from Natick, MA, Feb 13, 2010
      

      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of... Expand

      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of the female leads and the beautiful choreography by Yo-el Cassell (Weekend in the country in Act I finale is dynamic and the waltzes are just transporting!)The design was also effectively well done with simplicity (the use of billowy curtains), but the acoustic was terrible (I had a terrible time hearing the show), the conducting was uneven ( many notes sounded flat), and some of the singing seemed like they were shouting. The actors also flubbed many of their lines and the transitions were terribly slow. Some of the directing choices were way off as well.The actor who played Henrik also came across as too feminine for a fellow who is in lust with his mother. The choreography ( go figure in an Opera that has few dancing moments) was definitely the highlight. Collapse

    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "a nice evening overall"
      Review posted by: Luis Sentago from Cambridge, MA, Feb 10, 2010
      

      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and... Expand

      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and the pacing was really slow. Whenever it danced though, it picked up beautifully. I also loved the woman who played Desiree. Overall, a nice experience. I went to see the opera but I left thoroughly impressed with the elegant and beautiful choreography of the big numbers and the waltzes, even though it is not known as a dancing show. Collapse

    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "Beautiful movement"
      Review posted by: a believer from Boston, MA, Feb 07, 2010
      

      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show... Expand

      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show created a perfect gift for the viewers. What I was most impressed with though was the beautiful choreography, especially with all of the waltzes and the finale of Act 1 ( Weekend in the Country). It was very proffessional and I believe, elevated the show to another level. The best thing was it made opera singers look like light on their feet-totally not an easy thing to do. The opening image was beautiful with the characters waltzing, perfectly setting up the story. My only minor quibble was the pacing of the show..it felt long but at the same time I was impressed by what I was seeing that it did not seem to bother me too much. Kudos to BOC and to the choreographer! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "some performances and choreography saves show"
      Review posted by: Michelle Browne from Natick, MA, Feb 13, 2010
      

      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of... Expand

      I just returned from the Boston Opera Collaborative production of A Little Night music and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. First I must admit some highlights, including the performances of the female leads and the beautiful choreography by Yo-el Cassell (Weekend in the country in Act I finale is dynamic and the waltzes are just transporting!)The design was also effectively well done with simplicity (the use of billowy curtains), but the acoustic was terrible (I had a terrible time hearing the show), the conducting was uneven ( many notes sounded flat), and some of the singing seemed like they were shouting. The actors also flubbed many of their lines and the transitions were terribly slow. Some of the directing choices were way off as well.The actor who played Henrik also came across as too feminine for a fellow who is in lust with his mother. The choreography ( go figure in an Opera that has few dancing moments) was definitely the highlight. Collapse

    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "a nice evening overall"
      Review posted by: Luis Sentago from Cambridge, MA, Feb 10, 2010
      

      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and... Expand

      I have to agree with "Believer"-the choreography for the opera- by Yo-el Cassell was the most impressive as well as the design but I did had a hard time hearing the voices due to the acoustics and the pacing was really slow. Whenever it danced though, it picked up beautifully. I also loved the woman who played Desiree. Overall, a nice experience. I went to see the opera but I left thoroughly impressed with the elegant and beautiful choreography of the big numbers and the waltzes, even though it is not known as a dancing show. Collapse

    • Event Name: Boston Opera Collaborative presents A Little Night Music
      "Beautiful movement"
      Review posted by: a believer from Boston, MA, Feb 07, 2010
      

      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show... Expand

      Friday night I had the great pleasure of viewing A little Night Music from the Boston Opera Collaborative and was immediately impressed. From the gorgous singing to the visual aspects, the show created a perfect gift for the viewers. What I was most impressed with though was the beautiful choreography, especially with all of the waltzes and the finale of Act 1 ( Weekend in the Country). It was very proffessional and I believe, elevated the show to another level. The best thing was it made opera singers look like light on their feet-totally not an easy thing to do. The opening image was beautiful with the characters waltzing, perfectly setting up the story. My only minor quibble was the pacing of the show..it felt long but at the same time I was impressed by what I was seeing that it did not seem to bother me too much. Kudos to BOC and to the choreographer! Collapse

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