Sunday, August 10, 2008
An evening in the East River Park Amphitheater/Ain’t supposed to die a natural death
Yesterday was one of those perfect weather days in New York that there are few enough of that they should really be savoured: Not too hot but very warm in the sun, very low humidity and clear skies. I have been very lucky with these evenings this year, having gone to the Symphony in The Park a month ago on a perfect evening.
Last night, I went with Carrie to see the Melvin Van Peebles musical ‘Ain’t supposed to die a natural death’, which was set in the very violent 1980s. The production was magnificent. Brilliantly staged and acted, with some wonderful voices and dancing. And having never heard any of the songs before, they were all fresh and highly enjoyable and each told their stories at first with some humour, then with poignancy as the story became more serious.
The production is now moving to St. Mary’s Park in The Bronx and I urge anyone reading this before August 15th/16th to treat themselves. Or if you hear of it being revived and coming your way, go. It is a very fresh telling of a very 70s to 80s reality.
The setting at the Amphitheater (Sic.) in the East River Park was so very beautiful, particularly after dusk. There was a constant flow of pleasure cruisers and water taxis, and I even saw a little yacht. At one point, a small flock of white birds flew low against the river, and several times, butterflies we framed in the spotlights. Couple that with the wonderful costumes and some moments where all but the one or two principals in a scene were motionless on stage, and I wish I could have taken a picture. But flash photography at night would not have been a good thing. What a perfect setting though. I know I will go back for the right event, and I would certainly suggest to others that they will find few better ways of spending a beautiful New York evening.
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Last night, I went with Carrie to see the Melvin Van Peebles musical ‘Ain’t supposed to die a natural death’, which was set in the very violent 1980s. The production was magnificent. Brilliantly staged and acted, with some wonderful voices and dancing. And having never heard any of the songs before, they were all fresh and highly enjoyable and each told their stories at first with some humour, then with poignancy as the story became more serious.
The production is now moving to St. Mary’s Park in The Bronx and I urge anyone reading this before August 15th/16th to treat themselves. Or if you hear of it being revived and coming your way, go. It is a very fresh telling of a very 70s to 80s reality.
The setting at the Amphitheater (Sic.) in the East River Park was so very beautiful, particularly after dusk. There was a constant flow of pleasure cruisers and water taxis, and I even saw a little yacht. At one point, a small flock of white birds flew low against the river, and several times, butterflies we framed in the spotlights. Couple that with the wonderful costumes and some moments where all but the one or two principals in a scene were motionless on stage, and I wish I could have taken a picture. But flash photography at night would not have been a good thing. What a perfect setting though. I know I will go back for the right event, and I would certainly suggest to others that they will find few better ways of spending a beautiful New York evening.
