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  Metroactive Stage | 'Return to the Forbidden Planet'
Fans of the 1956 film Forbidden Planet are advised to abandon any hope of recapturing the innocence of that sci-fi classic here (although the play's posters do use misleading artwork from the movie).
Return to the Forbidden Planet is selectively funny and always good-naturedly goofy, which is exactly what's right with it.
Return to the Forbidden Planet plays Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm through June 25 at the Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/06.08.00/forbiddenplanet-0023.html   (539 words)

  
 Parallax Reviews: 'Forbidden Planet', Forbidden Fruit
In 1956, the last flickering hope for the eventual colonization of Venus died when the planetary surface temperature was measured, via emitted microwaves, to far exceed the boiling point of water.
Of course Bellerophon, in an ominous bit of foreshadowing, was the Corinthian hero in Greek mythology who defeated the chimera with Pegasus, only to dramatically prove that humans are not gods as he plunged to his death trying to reach Mount Olympus.
Like a forbidden fruit, the Forbidden Planet contained knowledge and technology that far surpassed human responsibility (or Krell responsibility, as they too were destroyed by their own devices), providing a not-so-subtle societal warning about the instability of human nature, especially in regards to destructive technology.
www.space.com /sciencefiction/parallax_forbidden_planet_991123.html   (875 words)

  
 News release _ The Forbidden Planet 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Return to the Forbidden Planet is a show of dazzling, breathless and irresistible energy, fusing Shakespearean dialogue with 1950's sci-fi "spoofery".
The brainchild of Bob Carlton, Return to the Forbidden Planet is loosely based on the 1956 MGM film Forbidden Planet and Shakespeare's The Tempest.
“Return to the Forbidden Planet is a carefree good excuse for theatre-goers and baby boomers to rehash some of pop culture's greatest musical hits and simply, let themselves go.
www.actorsplayhouse.org /news_forbiddenpalnet.htm   (1126 words)

  
 Belgrade Theatre press release - Return To The Forbidden Planet - July 1999
Return To The Forbidden Planet is back with a brand new cast, a revitalised set and some sensational new special effects to take everyone on a breathtaking journey towards the millennium.
Return To The Forbidden planet beat Miss Saigon, Aspects of Love and Buddy to win 1990's Olivier Award for Best Musical.
Loosely based on the Tempest, Shakespeare's forgotten Rock 'n' Roll masterpiece Return To The Forbidden planet has wowed audiences all over the globe and now comes to the Belgrade Theatre from 5 - 17 July.
www.cwn.org.uk /arts/belgrade-theatre/1999/06/9906-forbidden-planet.htm   (335 words)

  
 The Operating Theatre Company - return to the Forbidden Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Return to the Forbidden Planet is an award winning Rock 'n' Roll musical that has been wowing audiences for over 18 years now and is getting stronger and stronger and is appealing to a wider than ever fan base.
The show is the brainchild of Bob Carlton and is loosely based on the 1956 film Forbidden Planet and integrates the great works of Shakespeare and the hits of the fifties.
Meanwhile the Albatross is being pulled inexorably towards the Planet D'Illyria, which is not marked on their charts.
www.operatingtheatre.org /forbiddenplanet.htm   (339 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The high energy show features a bevy of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll classics, performed on stage by the cast.
Return to the Forbidden Planet was the first theatrical production in the new venue.
A notable cast member was Julee Cruise, known to audiences from her role in Twin Peaks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Return_to_the_Forbidden_Planet   (442 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet - Shakespeare & Rock'n'Roll :: www.baselexpats.com :: The local website for expats ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Return to the Forbidden Planet - Shakespeare and Rock'n'Roll :: www.baselexpats.com :: The local website for expats in Basel and beyond....
The smash hit West End musical 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' cleverly fuses Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' with red hot 60's Rock'n'Roll Hits including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, The Young Ones and The Monster Mash and 50's science fiction B-movies is coming to Basel.
Return to the Forbidden Planet - Shakespeare and Rock'n'Roll
www.baselexpats.com /pn/html/Article241.html   (456 words)

  
 Forbidden Planet pics
It was the perfect choice - small cast, small band, single set, intriguing premise and title, and all recognizable music from the 50’s and 60’s.
Despite the difficulties and obstacles faced due to limited budget, script confusion, band inexperience and additionally, the unprofessional behavior of one performer, this production was highly successful.
Return to the Forbidden Planet was an enormous crowd pleaser, a critical success from all local critics, highly attended, and ultimately a very unique event for the area.
members.tripod.com /patrick_spike/planetpics.htm   (676 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet - Crew
Stephen also played the role of Bosun in another version of Return to the Forbidden Planet as well as taking roles in dramatic works including: The Trial, Eric in John Godber’s Bouncers, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Cash on Delivery.
Return to the Forbidden Planet marks Miranda’s first major performance at Bretton, however, she hopes that many more opportunities will arise.
This production of Return to the Forbidden Planet is Gemma’s first major performance at Bretton, however she hopes this will provide a platform for her to take part in many more productions both on the campus and elsewhere around the region.
www.leeds.ac.uk /union/socs/bhms/Planet/crew.htm   (1511 words)

  
 Nowt2Do Archive: Nowt2Do before Spring 2006 - Nowt2Do.Com: Listings and Reviews for Bristol and Beyond!
Return To The Forbidden Planet is at the start of its...
The cast spend some time talking to the audience about procedures for the "journey" in rather-too-fake American accents, and when the lights go down the prevailing atmosphere of cheese doesn't lift one bit.
The story consists of a spaceship travelling to a destination not mentioned (or if it was, I forgot very quickly), which crashes on a mysterious planet.
www.nowt2do.co.uk /TReview_Return.htm   (1041 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Return To The Forbidden Planet (1989 Original London Cast): Music: Various Artists - Soundtracks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Forbidden Planet: Original MGM Soundtrack ~ Louis Barron
I first saw RTTFP in 1990, and again (this time with my wife) in 1991 and 1993, all at the Cambridge Theater while visiting the UK and an American version in 2001 in San Jose, CA.
Return to the Forbidden Planet is the most fun you'll have at the theatre.
www.amazon.com /Return-Forbidden-Planet-Original-London/dp/B000007UEF   (1548 words)

  
 London Theatre Guide Theatre Current Reviews / Return To The Forbidden Planet 2001
The show is a loose combination of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and the 1957 Oscar-nominated film “The Forbidden Planet”.
The story concerns Captain Tempest and his crew who while travelling in space are forcibly drawn to a planet by the scientist Doctor Prospero, who was exiled in space by his wife.
The science officer is caught by Prospero’s robot and returned to the ship only to be revealed as Gloria, Prospero's spiteful wife.
www.londontheatre.co.uk /londontheatre/reviews/forbiddenplanet01.htm   (669 words)

  
 Edinburgh Festivals - Return to the Forbidden Planet
Edinburgh Festivals - Return to the Forbidden Planet
Notre Dame Academy's award-winning theatre department from Southern California presents an outrageous rock 'n' roll musical based on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and the hits of the 50s.
Return to the Forbidden Planet is not currently showing.
www.edinburgh-festivals.com /listings.cfm?sid=10971   (148 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet at ISS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Return to the Forbidden Planet is a musical by director Bob Carlton based on Shakespeare's The Tempest and the 1950s science fiction film Forbidden Planet (which itself drew its plot loosely from The Tempest).
In New York it was nominated for two Outer Critics Circle Awards.
The plot follows the crew of a routine survey flight under the command of Captain Tempest which is drawn mysteriously to the planet D'Illyria where mad scientist Doctor Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda are marooned.
www.isstavanger.no /play/rttfp/home.htm   (178 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Fifteen years later, a routine survey flight under the command of the chisel-jawed Captain Tempest leaves earth's orbit with a new Science Officer aboard - a hard and bitter woman.
As a shower of meteorites hits the ship, the Science Officer flees, and the craft is pulled inexorably towards the plant D'Illyria - the Forbidden Plant.
The show is meant to be performed by Actor/Musicians, so the band should be onstage, but a pit band can be used if the principal actors do not play instruments.
www.josef-weinberger.com /weinberger/rep/planet.html   (383 words)

  
 FPO:Robby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Return to the Forbidden Planet - The Musical
Like Forbidden Planet, RttFP is both a retelling of The Tempest and an adventure set in space.
But RttFP tells its version of Shakespeare's story using rock-and-roll classics from the 1950's through the 1970's.
www.forbidden-planet.org /Robby/musical.html   (143 words)

  
 Richmond Theatre: Return To The Forbidden Planet: Hotline to the Stars
Richmond Theatre: Return To The Forbidden Planet: Hotline to the Stars
To the cast or crew of Return To The Forbidden Planet:
Although we will endeavour to forward your message to the recipient selected, we are unable to guarantee a reply.
www.theambassadors.com /richmond/sp_p2820_vhl.html   (156 words)

  
 Return To The Forbidden Planet - Theatre / Musicals National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Return To The Forbidden Planet : Two Beeps or Not Two Beeps, that is the Question!
In fact, I went twice in the space of two weeks, once on opening night, and once to a signed performance, where a communicator, dressed as one of the “crew” stood at one side of the stage, signing for the deaf.
Return to the Forbidden Planet is a musical, loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and the old science fiction film,...
www.dooyoo.co.uk /theatre-musicals-national/return-to-the-forbidden-planet-1   (263 words)

  
 Richmond Theatre: Return To The Forbidden Planet
Return To The Forbidden Planet - until Saturday 8 July
Children under 5 will not be admitted to Richmond Theatre, except for children and family shows, where children over the age of one must have their own seat.
The smash-hit Olivier Award-winning sci-fi musical returns for some high-energy rock'n’roll fun.
www.theambassadors.com /richmond/sp_p2820.html   (273 words)

  
 THEATER REVIEW: Return to the Forbidden Planet -- Nine Characters in Search of a Competent Author
Combining any of two of these might yield an innovative show, but with all three, each tries to dominate the atmosphere, resulting in a near-unwatchable mess.
In this case, that person is not an actor or a stagehand; it’s the author.
There are a number of great performances in Return To The Forbidden Planet and an equal effort from behind the scenes; it’s a shame they’re paddling against such an insurmountable current.
www-tech.mit.edu /V120/N39/Forbidden_Plane.39a.html   (613 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet
A sci-fi “b” movie from the 1950s, the works of William Shakespeare, and some of the most cheesy rock and roll songs ever written sounds a bizarre combination: but together adds up to a lot of fun.
The action is set entirely on the bridge of a spaceship, which finds itself sucked towards a distant planet.
The plot and the characters of both the musical and original film are based loosely on Shakespeare’s Tempest, but it is the music that makes the show fly.
www.dailyinfo.co.uk /reviews/theatre/RTP.htm   (443 words)

  
 Wyvern Theatre : Productions : Return to the Forbidden Planet
The Wyvern’s first full scale musical for nearly two years, is a hilarious cosmic adventure, inspired by the 1956 movie Forbidden Planet.
Featuring an on-screen performance by Queen rock legend Brian May (as the narrator), a dazzling new space-ship, futuristic costumes and a hugely talented cast of eight actor-musicians, this production re-ignites the rock ‘n’ roll spirit once more and promises to get audiences back dancing in the aisles.
Rocketing to success in the West End, Return to the Forbidden Planet famously beat Miss Saigon, Aspects of Love and Buddy to win the Olivier Award for Best Musical.
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk /pr-productions_details.asp?pid=377   (301 words)

  
 Return To The Forbidden Planet CD (Original Soundtrack) - SHOP.COM
Return To The Forbidden Planet CD (Original Soundtrack) - SHOP.COM
Original Soundtrack - Return To The Forbidden Planet
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www.shop.com /op/aprod-p47673946   (187 words)

  
 Return to the Forbidden Planet quiz -- free game
Fun Trivia : Quizzes : R : Return to the Forbidden Planet
A brilliant blend of Shakespeare, sci-fi and a sixties soundtrack, which of Shakespeare's plays is 'Planet' loosely based on?
Which is the first of these to be performed during 'Planet'?
www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=140155   (169 words)

  
 A New Cast Recording of Return to the Forbidden Planet Petition
A New Cast Recording of Return to the Forbidden Planet Petition
We, the undersigned feel that there should be a new cast recording made of Return to the Forbidden Planet using the 2001/2002 UK touring cast.
The A New Cast Recording of Return to the Forbidden Planet Petition to Richard Temple Productions was created by and written by Kayleigh Gregory.
www.petitiononline.com /RTTFP/petition.html   (126 words)

  
 The British Theatre Guide : Return to the Forbidden Planet
Bob Carlton, however, is not one to stand still and repeat himself.
Although Return to the Forbidden Planet is nineteen years old and has West End and Broadway productions, as well as many tours, under its belt, this is a new production, which opened at Hornchurch in August last year.
The original show was a re-invention of the 50s sci-fi film Forbidden Planet, which was in turn a re-invention of Shakespeare's The Tempest: now Carlton has re-invented it again.
www.britishtheatreguide.info /reviews/forbiddenplanet-rev.htm   (406 words)

  
 theatreguidelondon- return to the forbidden planet - 2001
theatreguidelondon- return to the forbidden planet - 2001
This is about as happy and rockin' a holiday romp as you're likely to encounter, and it's only in London for a month, so hie thee hence.
But if you are not actively fighting the impulse to get up and dance in the aisles by midway through the second act, you might be in need of a mojo transplant.
www.theatreguidelondon.co.uk /reviews/forbiddenplanet01.htm   (462 words)

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