Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bring It On: The Musical at the Ahmanson

The Fans with Lin-Manuel Miranda

If you are looking for a fun, bright, and laugh filled night of theater, look no further than the new touring production of Bring It On: The Musical at the Ahmanson.  Amazing stunts and choreography will keep you cheering for more, while the story of friendship and learning that winning isn’t the most important goal resonates long after the roar of the crowd has faded.  The writers of some of Broadways most recent hits including co-composers Lin-Manuel Miranda, (In The Heights) Tom Kitt, (Next to Normal) and a libretto by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) with  co-lyricist Amanda Green (High Filelity), have joined forces to showcase the direction and Choreography of Andy Blankenbuehler (In The Heights).
The cast is filled with young-vibrant talent.  Taylor Louderman plays Campbell, the cheerleader whisked away from her home turf at Truman High School and forced to find her own way at Jackson, a High School that doesn’t even have a cheer squad.  Louderman is a force of nature, with a great voice, a winning personality, and does all of her own stunts.  
Other highlights include Adrienne Warren as Danielle, the queen bee at Jackson High and Ryann Redmond who, as Bridget, brings down the house with her turn as an outcast who needs a boost of confidence to become her own force of nature. 
Perhaps the brightest spotlight on the stage is held by Gregory Haney.  His portrayal of the transgendered La Cienega, makes him a true audience favorite.   He sings, dances (in heels) and knows his way around some top notch comedic timing.
The Fans with Kate Rockwell
A MuMo fan-favorite shout out to Kate Rockwell who recently performed a set at Musical Mondays.  Rockwell struts and sings with aplomb as Skylar, best described as a bitch in heels, but she’s also “a bitch with standards.”
Rounding out the cast, Neil Haskell, Jason Gotay, and Elle McLemore give strong supporting performances.


Three cheers to the entire cast who all help to make sure that the audience walks out of the theater smiling head to "toe-touch". ~ Bobby Beus



Bring It On: The musical continues performance through December 10th
For more information visit: www.centertheatregroup.org/bringiton
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