Day: February 2, 2023

by Ian Maddox AJR, an American indie pop trio, released their most recent full-length album, called OK OVERTURE, in 2021, and it is something to remember. It takes the type of basic alternative music we’re all familiar with and turns it on its head. In typical AJR fashion, they start this album off with a rousing overture, “OK Overture,” showcasing the songs and themes played throughout the album itself, as well as preparing the listener for the tone and mood of the following tracks.  They smash together elements of different genres, making…

by Nora Hollinghead “The Ultimate Gift,”  based on the best-selling novel written by Jim Stovall, was brought to screen in 2006 by director Michael O. Sajbel.  At the beginning of the movie, “Red” Stevens, grandfather and billionaire, passes away. Though none of his heirs were pleased with what was in his will, his grandson, Jason Stevens, goes on a journey to discover his fortune. Jason Stevens is a spoiled trust fund baby who expected nothing after he watched his family leave the reading of the will upset. However, Jason received a series…

by Kris Harrell Troy Theatre and Dance has begun its work on the Spring musical “Jekyll and Hyde.” With a steampunk atmosphere, director Tommy Newman hopes to reinvent this challenging piece to something not seen before.  Premiering on Broadway in the 1990s, this over-the-top production is a musical adaptation of the novella, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”  One of the reasons for the selection of this musical was based on recognition. However, there were other factors at play. “I think the music is just so fun, and…