Part of FringeNYC: Held is a musical set in a fantasy world. Korin, a dreamer. Mera, a warrior. Bardo, a baker. Piano, cello, and bass set a romantic score while the three struggle to escape a place where time stands still. More…
Categories: Musical/Opera, Drama, Local. Written by Kelly Maxwell, Music by Meghan Rose. Directed by S.C. Lucier.
See it if you like great original music, excellent acting, beautiful singing, a touch of a fantasy plot, great relationships between characters.
Don't see it if you don't like non-linear storytelling or minimal sets.
See it if See it if you enjoy musicals, fantasy, and live music.
Don't see it if Don't see it if you're not a fan of musicals.
See it if You love getting transported to a magical place
Don't see it if You dont like musicals
See it if you like dramatic musicals, like a touch of sci-fi/fantasy in shows, or like cello as part of the orchestra.
Don't see it if you don't like non-linear storytelling or don't like musicals.
See it if You enjoy fantasy-inflected musicals that tell real human stories.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals or insist that all of your art be ironic.
See it if You like dark comedies about female friendship and duty. You like in medias res.
Don't see it if You're looking for a concert. The instruments are only for accompaniment and the cello is particularly under-used.
See it if You enjoy a show with great characters, singing, and a touch of sci-fi/fantasy.
Don't see it if You don't like nonlinear plot line.
See it if You like unique musicals with a beautiful story, great live music, and good meaningful relationships among characters.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals or you prefer musical comedies with large casts and dance numbers.
See it if If you have a vivid imagination!
Don't see it if If you don't believe in fairies