Rendering on Theatre №4

The article published on the website playbill.com on March 4, 2013 is headlined “Dallas Theater Center Will Stage Les Misérables and New York-Bound Musical Premiere The Fortress of Solitude”. The article reports at length that a new musical based on the Jonathan Lethem novel The Fortress of Solitude, penned by songwriter Michael Friedman and playwright Itamar Moses, will premiere as part of the Dallas Theater Center's 2013-14 season, prior to an Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater.

Speaking of the situation it is very interesting to note that The Fortress of Solitude marks the second collaboration between DTW and the Public Theater. The two companies aligned to produce the Michael John LaChiusa-Sybille Pearson musical Giant last season.

There are indications that the story is of how racial differences impact two boys, Dylan and Mingus, growing up in 1970s America. Moreover it is the story of impossibly joyful afternoons of games in the street and of living in a society in which you don’t belong. The article carries a lot of comment on the themes of the story, among which are themes of prison and of college; of Brooklyn and Berkeley; of soul and rap; of murder and redemption. 

In resolute terms the author of the article gives details that The DTC season should also include Lorraine Hansberry's classic A Raisin in the Sun (Sept. 13-Oct. 27); followed by the play it inspired, Bruce Norris' Clybourne Park (Oct. 4-27); Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Nov. 21-Dec. 24); Luis Alfaro's Oedipus El Rey (Jan. 6-March 12, 2014); and Steven Dietz's Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure (April 25-May 25, 2014). 

The article draws a conclusion that a new resident staging of the international musical hit Les Misérables, featuring a book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, music by Schönberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer is also planned. 

As for me, I think that it is great to stage the international musical hit Les Misérables, because having seen this film and having enjoyed the results of Oscar 2013, I can say that the film is perfect! One of the biggest treats, however, is the sets and special effects. The beauty and squalor of 19th century Paris is showcased magnificently and it really allowed you to become engrossed in story. Additionally, Les Misérables is a perfect chance for those who have never read the book or haven't heard of or had a chance to see the Broadway show. I wholeheartedly recommend this film to everyone.