MT shows in Las Vegas

ajsurfs
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:45:33 +0000

dc89, my son came into LVA as a Junior so I’m not as familiar with the past years of the school (we live outside of the U.S.). He has attended 2 years and just graduated. Many of the staff and students have mentioned about the “slump” and politics of the place, so you are probably right. I was able to attend quite a few of their performances over the last 2 years and thought they were very well done, performance wise and technically. Sweeney was great! I’m probably biased though, as my son played Pirelli. I only got see the revival version because they put it on 1 day before the graduation ceremony (smart marketing). I know they spend a fortune on the sets as most come right off the Broadway shows. The main stage musicals are a bargain at $20 compared to the prices of most shows in Vegas but I agree that they should give students and alumni a discount. My son got very good training while he was there and got some leading rolls even though he came into the school late. He will be attending Hartt MT in the fall. I found it surprising that only a few of the students are continuing on in MT. Most are going into straight acting. I’m glad you stuck with your major.

I saw LOVE 2 years ago. It is a must see in Vegas. It’s the type of show you could see 10 times and still find something new to look at. I paid over $100 for tickets and they were still nose bleed so save your pennies!