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Musical Adaptation of EMMA Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of EMMA.
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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's production of EMMA.
“It’s beautifully played and sung, the four leads consist of two tenors, an alto and a mezzo-soprano, which is a very nice combination of voices.” - Jonathan Abarbanel commenting on the main voices in Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s EMMA.
Composer Paul Gordon seems to have knack for writing music that pairs well with classic works of literature. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2001 for his work on a Broadway production of JANE EYRE. Five years ago, Gordon won a Jeff Award for the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre production of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY that he was commissioned to write. Now Gordon and Chicago Shakespeare have come together again, to present a musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s EMMA.
The Dueling Critics both recommend (with some reservations) EMMA.