The Theory of Relativity (musical)

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The Theory of Relativity
TheTheoryOfRelativity-Musical-Poster-2016.jpg
Original stage musical poster
MusicNeil Bartram
LyricsNeil Bartram
BookBrian Hill
Productions2014 Goodspeed Musicals

The Theory of Relativity is a musical with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, and a book by Brian Hill. The show explores how young adults deal with their personal feelings and situations and, as well, how they develop communities based on their shared experiences.

The musical was commissioned by The Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College in Toronto in 2012, and first presented in 2014 as part of the Festival of New Musicals at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, Connecticut. Afterwards, in the Spring of 2015, the show was presented more fully in the Norma Terris Theatre at Goodspeed Musicals.[1]

The Story[]

The musical, featuring songs and monologues, explores how young adults, searching for human connection, deal with their personal feelings and situations and, as well, how they develop communities based on their shared experiences.

Productions[]

The musical was commissioned by The Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College in Toronto in 2012. The show was first presented in 2014 as part of the Festival of New Musicals at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, Connecticut. Later, in the Spring of 2015, the musical was presented more fully in the Norma Terris Theatre at Goodspeed Musicals.

Song List[]

The Original Cast Recording (various artists) was produced by PS Classics in 2016.[2]

  • Person A
  • Relativity
  • I'm Allergic To Cats
  • Pi, Part 1
  • The End of the Line
  • The End of the Line Playoff
  • Great Expectations
  • Relativity (Reprise 1)
  • Footprint
  • Pi, Part 2
  • Lipstick
  • Apples & Oranges
  • Me & Rick
  • Promise Me This
  • Julie's song
  • Pi, Part 3
  • Relative Pitch
  • You Will Never Know
  • Person A (Reprise)
  • Nothing Without You

Response[]

Reviewer Michael Grossberg of The Columbus Dispatch writes, "Refreshingly youthful in topic and tone, “The Theory of Relativity” is a modest but winsome ensemble musical with rueful insights and lilting melodies that evoke a pivotal stage of life with moving freshness".[3] Reviewer Jared Echevarria of Broadway World notes that the musical has "well-written songs" and is a "coming-of-age story that would surely remind you of how you were in your student years".[4] According to music reviewer Madeline Bixler of The Stanford Daily, "Though “The Theory of Relativity” touches upon some poignant issues, at the end of the night it proves hasty in its handling of more delicate themes – presenting us with an array of stories which are sweet and entertaining, but rarely relatable.".[5] Reviewer Breeze Barrington of LondonTheatre1 comments that the musical is "an unexpected delight", and that in the show, by being set on the science of Einstein's theory, "we [experience] the randomness of human life and interaction, and [see] first-hand the ‘messiness’ that human's feel and experience on a daily basis". This reviewer concludes, "I defy anyone, whatever may be happening in their lives, to leave this production without feeling renewed hope, being profoundly uplifted, and having learned at least a little bit more about science."[6]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Staff (2015). "The Theory of Relativity - A New Musical". Goodspeed Musicals. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Staff (April 29, 2016). "The Theory of Relativity Album Released Today". Playbill. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Grossberg, Michael (October 9, 2020). "Theater review: Otterbein's first streaming musical 'The Theory of Relativity' brims with beautiful vocals, honest emotions". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Echevarria, Jared (September 26, 2019). "BWW Review: "The Theory of Releativity" Boasts Well-Written Songs, Simple Story". Broadway World. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Bixler, Madeline (May 24, 2016). "Theater Review: 'Theory of Relativity' is relatively charming, but lacks gravity". The Stanford Daily. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Barrington, Breeze (July 5, 2017). "Review of The Theory of Relativity at The Drayton Arms". LondonTheatre1. Retrieved May 28, 2021.

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