Below is a review by John Lyle Belden on PLAYS WITH JOHN AND WENDY. July 15th, 2019. Phoenix hosts stunning tribute to artist’s life, GHDT’s ‘La Casa Azul’ “La Casa Azul” translates to “The Blue House,” the place where Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s life both began and ended, the place she always called home, no matter where her celebrated and tragic …
Below is a review by Ken Klingenmeier from A SEAT ON THE AISLE an Indianapolis theatre blog by Ken Klingenmeier with Larry Adams, Adam Crowe, Vickie Cornelius Phipps & Daniel Shock. July 12th, 2019. “La Casa Azul – The Musical” at Phoenix Theatre Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s evocative production of La Casa Azul – The Musical opened last evening at The …
Below is a review by Tom Alvarez on ON THE AISLE with Tom Alvarez. July 13th, 2019. ‘La Casa Azul’ captures essence of Frida Kahlo and Mexico I was first exposed to Frida Kahlo in 1987 when I viewed some of her works that were part of an exhibit of Latin-American art, called “Art of the Fantastic,” on display at …
Our Fundraising Campaign for La Casa Azul is live! Click here to find it! La Casa Azul is an original musical featuring music and lyrics by GHDT’s Executive Artistic Director, Gregory Hancock and lyrics by Kate Ayers. Funds raised will be used for production costs. La Casa Azul tells the story of the life of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. The …
AUDITIONS Seeking SINGER/ACTORS for LA CASA AZUL, The Musical AUDITION DATES: Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, March 4, 2019 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Possible Call Back Date: March 6, 2019 AUDITION LOCATION: The Academy of GHDT, located at 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032 Please bring a CURRENT Resume and Head Shot. …
La Casa Azul wins an Emmy! La Casa Azul was copyrighted in 1997. However, the musical did not premiere until June 2015. The musical was such a success, it had an encore performance the following October. Our local PBS station, WFYI, filmed the performance and a documentary about the process of bringing the show to the stage. This broadcasted for …
In a WRTV6 News Feature earlier this week, morning reporter Lauren Casey featured some backstage views of dress rehearsal, cast and author interviews and included some feature footage of the June 2015 World Premiere up La Casa Azul The Musical. In the interview, composer, author, director, choreographer and producer Gregory Hancock said “There was demand to bring this back …
The Creative Team of La Casa Azul – The Musical has truly created a Feast for the Eyes in both the World Premiere Version of the musical, June 25-28, 2015 – and, the encore engagement event, October 1-3, 2015. See Video Link below. A Feast for The Eyes La Casa Azul The Musical, October 1-3, 2015 The Tarkington Theatre, The …
“…Jessica Crum Hawkins as Frida turned in a triumphant vocal performance and did a yeoman’s job of maintaining energy and focus … conveying Frida’s spunk, strength and uncommon courage. ….an intrepid work that has flashes of brilliance and, without question, is both moving and inspirational.” New Musical Captures the Essence of both Frida Kahlo and Mexico from Tom Alvarez and examiner.com …
Excerpts from Tristan Ross’ Nuvo Newsweekly review, July 1, 2015 “…What Gregory Hancock has created here is a work to be savored by future generations…it was….tantamount to what one could see at Clowes Hall or the Murat … in that it was big budget, professional grade theatre. La Casa Azul merits being performed by theatrical troupes for years to come. “ …