Champ: A Space Opera at Village Theatre

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Theater

Champ: A Space Opera
Village Theatre

158 Bleecker St (between Sullivan and Thompson Sts)
Soho | Map

212-253-2164

Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, V to W 4th St | Directions

http://www.champchampchamp.com

Prices

Tickets: $15

Description
**** [FOUR STARS] According to its program notes, "Champ: A Space Opera" attempts to "cross borders and unite audiences, bringing together fans of rock music, contemporary dance and progressive theater for an hour-long spectacle of cosmic proportions.” Yeah, okay. But this aggressively weird goulash manages to not suck, mostly because it has plenty of that precious Fringe commodity: talent. The seven-piece band Champollion’s thrillingly tight indie-rock songs hug the story’s loopy sci-fi curves, while a troupe of five silent, supremely professional dancers enact each scene with impressionistic verve. As for the narrative: Granted, most rock operas have hazy story lines, but this makes "Tommy" seem like a Dick and Jane book. Take a cue from the surreal video projections and don’t ask too many questions.—Noah Tarnow, Copy Chief

When

Aug 16 2007 7:45pm
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1. Posted by steven on Sat, Aug 18, 07, at 1:50am
  
  i saw this show, amazing! must see fringe show this year!!
  
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2. Posted by Judy Soloski on Sat, Aug 18, 07, at 1:27am
  
  I found Champ to be a work of art that was goofy, sweet and perfect.
  
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