The Tartan Online: This week, go to a party with no limits, no boundaries, and no compromises — specifically, composer and producer Andrew Lippa’s stage musical The Wild Party, performed by the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Filled with nonstop action and song, The Wild Party lives up to its name as it tells the story of a tumultuous relationship between two 1920s vaudeville performers over the course of one crazy night.
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As much as I think the title of this article is a little corny, I have to agree with it. The whole show was one movement of excitement after another. I really enjoyed seeing the show and the music was upbeat and fun through the whole show. Unfortunately the night I went to see the show the turntable had to break but even without it the choreography was still top notch and always caught my eye. With the combination of the really cool concert like lighting and the big band I did not want this party to end.
I agree with Olivia that I won't be missing the "Wild Party" puns anytime soon. I, too, loved the show and was consistently blown away by the scale and polish of the performance. Zanny and Claire were both at their best, and Brian's Burrs was terrifying and pitiful simultaneously. I think this article did a decent job capturing the energy and emotion that this show is dripping in, and hopefully will bring more of the CMU audience to see it.
I am soooooo done with wild party puns! However, I am so not done with the Wild Party. The show is spectacular. When you walk into the Chosky there is an energy that just drags you in. The acting is incredible and just keeps getting better every night. I can't wait to sees where they take the show in this last weekend.
One of my favorite parts of CMU's Wild Party was the stark and sharp lighting design. The neon strips created a sense of show-business combined with the industrial side of the early twentieth century. It was a loud pop to an already loud show. The performances were wonderful to watch; I went opening night and although there were some malfunctions and rough parts, I enjoyed myself overall.
Yes, they did throw a "wild party." Thank you puns. I will not miss you.
Having just seen Wild Party myself and being a part of the process of the show, it is absolutely humbling to think that I was a part of something so phenomenal. This show took my breath away. It was the first musical I've seen at CMU so far and it entirely exceeded my expectations. I thought for a moment I was in a Broadway theatre due to the sophistication and professionalism displayed by the actors and the grandeur shown by the set and lighting design. The show was absolutely great and I can't wait to see more soon.
I'm so proud to have worked on this! Everyone did an amazing job and created a beautiful piece of theatre. The acting, lighting, music, choreography, and everything was stunning and it was a huge hit. I know many people who went to see it more than just one or two nights. I'm really sad that it's over, but it was so much fun and a great experience when I was working on it. It was a beautiful production and I think it was a fantastic celebration of 100 years of Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama.
I think this article does a great job highlighting the key elements of the show. It explains the concept of the modern look at the 1920s as well as bringing forth the exceptional performances. Despite what my classmates have said above, I dont think the Wild Party puns are going to be getting old anytime soon. I do wish this article talked about the scenic design and the turntables a bit more. I might be biased but i thought those were key elements of the show and really highlighted the action that was happening on stage. Especially since they go into detail about the other design elements and just kind of gloss over scenery.
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