THE FROGS stays true to its heritage, mixing Aristophanic pratfall satire with a Sondheim score that swings from witty to pretty to rambunctious, but it also mirrors the Greek original for the serious issue of the role of the arts in a world beset by war and folly. This musical is ideal for a regional theatre looking to inject a bit of Greek satire into their season.
THE FROGS, based on a comedy written in 405 B.C. by Aristophanes, features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This boisterously hilarious yet poignant musical follows Dionysos, Greek god of wine and drama, and his slave Xanthias on a journey to Hades to collect renowned critic and playwright George Bernard Shaw so that he may enlighten the easily misled and coerced masses of Earth. Along this journey, Dionysos and Xanthias meet Chekhov, Congreve, Ibsen, Brecht, and of course, the chorus of frogs. Then, Shakespeare shows up and starts declaiming his greatest hits; before long he engages in a battle of words with Mr. Shaw. Who will win the honor of becoming reincarnated: The Bard or Bernard?
SUBMIT UPDATES
Videos
 |
Dear Evan Hansen
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts (1/10 - 1/12) | |
|
We Shall Overcome: Songs of Hope, Struggle & Action Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Show in Lexington
Harmony on the Green (1/25 - 1/25) | |
|
Stage Kiss
The Psych Drama Company (2/13 - 2/23) | |
|
The Fig Tree, and The Phoenix, and The Desire to Be Reborn
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (2/20 - 3/9) | |
|
The Grove
Huntington Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA (2/7 - 3/9) | |
|
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Emerson Colonial Theatre (4/26 - 4/26) | |
|
Gabby Bernstein
Emerson Colonial Theatre (2/27 - 2/27) | |
|
ART
Lyric Stage Boston (2/21 - 3/16) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Recommended For You
Get Boston's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Boston & beyond.
