On Wednesday, the audience was surprisingly small -- a pity, since this orchestra still gives polished, energetic performances of its specialized repertory, and it is too important an institution to squander.
Apatow had no official connection to that film, but three of its stars, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Jane Lynch, are from his cinematic circle, and the freewheeling performances of its inspired comic performers (including Ken Jeong) are reminiscent of those that he elicits.
It is vintage material, including Handel's aria "As with rosy steps," which — whether performed separately, as here, or in performances of its parent oratorio, "Theodora" — became a signature work for Ms. Hunt Lieberson.
Structurally, the film is pretty predictable, but what makes it special is the performances of its cast of actors, rappers and comedians.
Sparks trotted out some intriguing news — and a special guest — during the Los Angeles duo's homecoming performances over the weekend at the Theater at Ace Hotel in downtown L.A. The band was performing a pair of gigs built around complete performances of its watershed 1974 album "Kimono My House".
On top of that, the newly merged troupe -- with a mouthful of a name, EgoPo/Cocteau -- had to cancel two weeks' performances of its newest production, Jean Genet's "Maids," because it did not have the rights.
"Super" rides on the carefully bent performances of its stars.
"Making Plans for Léna" has acutely detailed performances of its complicated characters.
The band showed the video during performances of its recent "Unwigged and Unplugged" tour.
The film's biggest strength – aside from its glorious wig and costume department – is the terrific performances of its five leads.
It's now or wait until next year, in the company's closing performances of its New York summer season.
