We LOVE Lincoln Center Theater‘s LCT3 program, promoting the works of emerging artists and encouraging diverse audiences to visit the theater with affordable $30 tickets.
Sunday night we caught Dave Molloy‘s Preludes. He is more than “emerging” – he’s very established! But this new piece is very experimental in nature and fits in perfectly with the other work of LCT3.
If you’re going in and expecting Molloy’s Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, then you will be greatly disappointed.
While that show was based on War & Peace and was completely sung-through, Preludes is based on the life of the composer Rachmaninoff and it features A LOT of dialogue. Far more talking than singing.
While we’ve seen some of Molloy’s more experimental work – quite enjoyably Black Wizard/Blue Wizard – this piece was lacking the passion of Natasha and the humor of Black Wizard/Blue Wizard.
Preludes is very cerebral. And a tad too experimental for our liking.
But, while we didn’t like it, we found it enjoyable.
The actors did a great job and interspersed throughout the show – though not enough – were some really great songs.
We’re glad we saw it and continue to look forward to what Dave Molloy does next!
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