The Alliance Theatre dominated the Suzi Bass Award nominations announced last week, scoring 62 total nods for seven shows from their 2021-22 season – including the most-nominated musical and play. Trading Places: The Musical, adapted from the classic 1983 comedy film, was the most recognized show, receiving 15 nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical […]
Though its cast is extremely talented and its vibe is fun, the musical adaptation of the edgy, problematic 1983 film Trading Places, onstage at the Alliance Theatre through June 26, feels much too safe to be memorable. This feels like an odd conclusion to reach when Trading Places: The Musical has gender-swapped the Eddie Murphy […]
Trading Places is currently being presented on The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre through June 26, 2022. Alliance Theatre is presenting the world premiere musical, Trading Places. Inspired by the iconic and beloved 1983 Paramount Pictures film, Trading Places is a hilarious and contemporary musical reimagining of the prince and pauper fable.
