We check out Musical Con at Excel Centre.

Pros: Lots of new talent showcasing their abilities. Cons: Doesn’t quite rise above student production standards. “Do you really love it?” asked a friend when I said I was going to see a student production of Cabaret, the famous Kander and Ebb musical that has been frequently revived since it first appeared on Broadway in 1966. The answer was that I’d seen the 1972 Bob Fosse movie a few times and liked several of the songs, plus I was drawn to ...

An interesting story with powerful performances in a beautiful theatre.

Intriguing and watchable choreography served these talented emerging dancers well, but their professionalism was diminished slightly by the college atmosphere.

This eloquent and atmospheric look at reading through dance is a treat for book and Bach lovers alike.