With Precision and Playfulness, ‘La Fille du Regiment’ Considers Love, Loyalty and the Absurdities of War
Laurent Pelly’s spirited revival at the Met turns military mayhem into irresistible comedy.
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Erin Morley and Lawrence Brownlee Bring ‘Golden Age’ Flair to the Met’s ‘La Fille du Régiment’ Revival
The pair's long parallel histories highlight how shared artistic journeys can evolve into major collaborations onstage and in the recording studio.
Ivo van Hove’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ Stages a Strong Story in a Featureless World
The Met production attempts to play on the audience's ambivalence as well as the cultural fascination with violent crime, but the creative staging falls flat.
