Reviewed by Elana Luo

Coachella season—time to select an outfit, buckle up, and head all the way down to…Hollywood? Christopher Chianesi’s, PRINCE HARRY: LIVE! AT COACHELLA! is a theatrical musicalization of sure dramatic moments within the British royal’s memoir, “Spare“, launched in January of this yr. Set at Coachella musical competition, an annual affair that has spawned an array of on-line impressions of its artists, Chianesi performs the titular prince prancing across the stage singing about his woes and joys alike.

Chianesi is the present’s author, composer, and performer. The present’s songs are incredible, with catchy melodies and fabulously satiric lyrics. Because the present’s performer, Chianesi does an admirable job of turning a blackbox theatre right into a stage at Coachella music competition. It’s understandably difficult to carry out what is meant to be a high-energy live performance for a seated theatre viewers, however Chianesi manages the viewers’s expertise properly. He by no means breaks character, and works the group with drama and vitality. He’s helped by the set and technical parts, which add to the concert-like really feel with its neon mild strips and strobe-like mild cues.

Little question, this present is campy, absurd, and pleasant. It’s definitely a ‘Fringe’ expertise. Half musical, half live performance, and half theatre, it’s an gratifying 50 minutes of watching Chianesi showcase his abilities as a author and performer.

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