Head Over Heels: a Revolution Disguised as a Comedy

(Photo: Variety.com) By Moira Armstrong There’s a revolution brewing onstage at the Hudson Theatre – but you’d never know it from the production photos. Head Over Heels has all the markings of a classic Broadway musical: comedy-period costumes, bright sets illuminated with flashy lighting, and upbeat jukebox numbers with fun choreography. It follows three simultaneous and hilarious plots: the princesses Philoclea and Pamela’s searches for love, King Basilius and Queen Gynecia’s marriage, and the oracle Pythio’s doomsday prophecy about the kingdom of Arcadia. However, behind the glitter and glitz lies an important message of acceptance and unrivaled representation. Theatre has … Continue reading Head Over Heels: a Revolution Disguised as a Comedy