"A Little Night Music" is Fantastic!

Sit back and relax while you enjoy a fantastic night of music and theater. The singing quality is top-notch, and is as powerful as an opera. The costumes were phenomenal. It is simply amazing what Mary Ellen Butler and Sara De Cuir did with a mixture of dyed wedding dresses from local thrift shops, jackets, and other miscellaneous items. The director keeps the actors moving with intention, so that even the invalid grandmother stands and walks around during her pieces. The set is quite impressive, and appropriate in the setting of the Georgetown Palace Theater. The script is sexy and the dialogue makes you laugh. What better combination for a night of theater? The plot is a bit complicated and so you may prefer to read a copy of the synopsis before it begins for best results. All in all, it was such fun and delightful musical entertainment that both my companion and I are considering a repeat drive to Georgetown from Austin. Way to go, Georgetown Palace and Stephen Sondheim!

The Opera "Star" is a humorous and visual delight

"A Delight to all the Senses"
Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, Texas, Feb 01, 2010
Whether you like opera or not, you are in for a treat. Although most operas are tragic, this French opera promises fun and laughter for everyone who attends. The set and the costumes will immediately capture your attention. The set is made up of bright colors, mirrors, and an oversized “throne” for the king. The costumes range from the colorful to classic, black for the chorus. The choreography works well and makes full use of the stage and the singers’ dancing skills. (However, it must be more difficult than it looks to dance on a tilted stage like that!) The music and singing are also captivating. All performed well, yet Deborah Domanski steals the show playing the male lead, by having as much fun with the role as she possibly could. Did I mention that an astrolger plays a major role in all of the action? I had no trouble hearing from the fourth row, but a friend sitting farther back could not hear as well. Don't speak French? Never fear, English translations float above the action onstage. Go and Enjoy!