A revival of Can-Can opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse on Sunday, October 5, 2014. I was on hand to see this new show as it dazzled the audience with its fabulous cast, beautiful costumes, remarkable sets, and wonderful entertainment. Read more about the show on my Examiner.com column.
Here are some photos and a of the production provided by the Paper Mill Playhouse which will give you a good idea of the color and excitement this show has:
The dancing of the Can-Can is exciting to watch:
PHOTO 1: Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Matthew Murphy; Megan Sikora (Claudine) and the girls of Can-Can.
The scenes inside the Paris club are so inclusive that you feel like you are a patron there:
Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Matthew Murphy; Michael Kostroff (Jean-Louis), Kate Baldwin (La Mome Pistache) and the company of Can-Can.
Jason Danieley and Kate Baldwin are a wonderful pairing and you have to see her gown from this scene in person to appreciate how beautiful it is:
Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Matthew Murphy; Jason Danieley (Aristide Forestier) and Kate Baldwin (La Mome Pistache).
This dance number brought the house down!
Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Jerry Dalia; Kate Baldwin (La Mome Pistache) and the company of Can-Can.
The actors who played these parts, Greg Hildreth, Justin Robertson, and Mark Price are funny throughout the show:
Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Matthew Murphy; From left to right: Jason Danieley (Aristide Forestier), Greg Hildreth (Boris Adzinidzinadze), Justin Robertson (Etienne) and Mark Price (Hercule).
The sword fighting scene is one of the funniest parts of the show:
Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse; Photo by Matthew Murphy;
From left to right: Michael Berresse (Hilaire Jussac) and Jason Danieley (Aristide Forestier).