The Nell Benjamin/Laurence O’Keefe Renaissance
‘Huzzah!’ at the Old Globe, the first major effort by the musical-writing couple since ‘Legally Blonde,’ is about a succession crisis at a family-run Renaissance Faire.
‘Huzzah!’ at the Old Globe, the first major effort by the musical-writing couple since ‘Legally Blonde,’ is about a succession crisis at a family-run Renaissance Faire.
The Houston theatre’s series includes a ‘Sweet Potato Queens,’ a world premiere from Melissa Manchester and Rupert Holmes.
Led by Scott Miller, this small theatre revives mostly nontraditional musicals, giving new life to underrated shows and shining new light on contemporary classics.
The composer/lyricist discusses her new show with Duncan Sheik, ‘Because of Winn-Dixie,’ and why she loves collaboration.