Review: (Toronto) A Misfortune (Next Stage)
Chekhovianaby Beat RiceIt would be a misfortune to miss A Misfortune. Common Descent presents a new musical adapted from a story by Anton Chekhov. It is a very well written musical. It is not just the libretto that tells the story but also, and mostly, the musical style that do. The overture, played by just a cello (Brian Holt) and a piano (Chris Tsujiuchi), sets a romantic and lonely tone with soaring, almost orches…