I am always wary of a rock concert set in a theater. The usual decibel level and mega lighting effects won't fit the house. Rocktopia has some great moments, but it suffers from indecision - rock show or night at the theater? Ersatz opera meets ersatz rock, resulting in a self-conscious show that works too hard and often gets in its own way.
Developed over eight years, Rocktopia is inspired by the idea that if Beethoven or Mozart were alive today, they would be modern-day rock stars.
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Running time:
2hrs 15mins (including 1 intermission)
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About Rocktopia:
Rocktopia is a musical revolution that celebrates the fusion of the best rock songs of the past century with some of the greatest classical music ever written. Rocktopia showcases the works of musical innovators including Mozart, Queen, Beethoven, Journey, Handel, U2, Tchaikovsky, Pink Floyd, Heart, Rachmaninoff, Foreigner, Copland, The Who and more.
Rocktopia CAST AND CREATIVE
By:
Rob Evan and Randall Craig Fleischer
Producer:
ROCKTOPIA Broadway LLC in association with Hughes Wall LLC.
Cast list:
Rob Evan, Chloe Lowery, Tony Vincent, Kimberly Nichole, and Alyson Cambridge
Other info:
Special Guest Vocalists - Pat Monahan of "Train" (from Mar 20 until Apr 8), Dee Snider of "Twisted Sister" (from Apr 9 to Apr 15) and Rob Zander of "Cheap Trick" (from Apr 23 until Apr 29)
Broadway Theatre
Address:
1681 Broadway (between West 52nd & 53rd Street), New York, NY 10019
Nearest subway station:
7th Avenue