‘In & Of Itself’ brings Derek DelGaudio’s unique magic act into your living room
Magic and monologues turn out to be a potent streaming combination, conjuring a taste of the theatrical experience that many sorely miss. The latest example, “In & Of Itself,” transforms Derek DelGaudio’s long-running stage show into an absorbing Hulu special, one that actually builds on the in-person experience by mashing together numerous shows as opposed to filming just one.
The special was taped in New York, where DelGaudio’s presentation ran off-Broadway for more than 500 performances. But the show actually made its debut at Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse, which was notably the scene of another magic act, Helder Guimarães’ “The Present” and now “The Future,” offering a remarkable interactive virtual experience to the stay-at-home theater crowd.
Arts This Week: The Gift, A Blue Heron Christmas Special and A Christmas Carol Live
Alainah Grace Reidy and Boston Ballet II in The Gift
Brooke Trisolini, courtesy of Boston Ballet
The Gift, previews
A Christmas Carol.
Soloist Chyrstyn Fentroy in BB@yourhome: The Gift
Brooke Trisolini, courtesy of Boston Ballet
Boston Ballet presents an original take on
The Nutcracker with
The Gift. Inspired by Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite,” seven Boston Ballet company dancers have choreographed unique dances set to Ellington’s jazzy score. The company prepared for this program for months dividing into small groups and hosting socially-distanced rehearsals over Zoom.