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Show Thriller' producer tries his talent on 'It's a Wonderful Life' Conceived, directed and choreographed by Derryl Yeager with original score by Sam Cardon, "It's a wonderrul life will be a world-premiere event for the whole family to enjoy." In a press release from Odyssey Dance, Yeager explains how the whole production began as dream and became a reality. "I've been thinking about and planning this project for nearly 10 years and with Kingsbury Hall coming on board as a co-producer, it'sfinallygoing to become reality. It will have the look of a Broadway show but the story will be told through dance and the use of voiceovers very much like thefilm."Yeager said. With the entertaining creative vision of Derryl Yeager and the many dance styles typical of Odyssey. This NATALIE NAYLOR ^ .Features Senior Writer The Odyssey Dance Theatre, the same company that brought the Halloween dance production "Thriller" to Utah State University in October, is now taking on another holiday project: Christmas. December 16-24 the Odyssey Dance Theatre will present an original holiday production, "It's a Wonderful Life," based on the classic film with James Stewart. The story follows a man, George Bailey, driven by circumstance to the point of no return who gets the chance to see the world as it would have been without him and eventually realizes his ordinary life is really extraordiILarv- unique portrayal of this classic heart-warming story will likely draw a number of viewers this holiday tradition. "It's our first chance to create a production with a story line that goes from the beginning to the end instead of a series of vignettes such as highly successful Thriller," Yeager said. "I've got an amazing team of people on board for the production. Come and see how we bring this heart-warming story to life." Tickets can be purchased online at www.odysseydance.com or at the Kingsbury Hall ticket office. Prices range from $15-35 with a special two for one deal offered to students with ID. This offer makes it possible for students to purchase two tickets for the price of one four hours prior to a performance. -nnaylor@ccusu.edu December 9- December 13 Movie Hotline 753-1900 Now York Doll (PG13) 7 00. 9 00 Sal/ Sun 4:40 Stadium I 535 W.1OO 8 M. MIDNICHT SHOWS U JO FR1JSAT -a•a- yV *~l •fy *** -/V *•» Harry Potter 4 <PG13} 12 00. 3 00, 6 00. BOO FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Chronicles of Namla" (PG) 12-30. 3-15. 6-16, 9:15 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Chronicles of Namla* (PG) 12.50 3-35.6.35 9 35 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Aeon Flux* (PG13) 1:20. 3 20. 5 20. 7.20. 9 20 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT lea Harvest* (R) 1 40. 3:35, 5:30. 7 25. 0 20 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Walk the Lino (PG13) 12 40. 330, 630.fl10 FRIDAY/SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Syriana* (R) 1 15, 4 00,6 35,9-10 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT Yours, Mine, and Ours (PG) 12 50, 3:00. 5 10. 7 20, 0.30 FRIDAY/ SATURDAY MIDNIGHT ft ft •a•a Music for the holiday mood Statesman staff CD reviews arry Porto r 4 (PG13) 12.30. 3:30, 6.30. 9.30 Chronicles of Narnla* (PG) 12 40. 325. 925. 9-25 Just Frlonda (PG13) 2 00, 4 40, 7 00. 9 10 Walk tha Lino (PG13) 12.50. 340. 640. 9:20 Yours, Mine, and Ours (PG) 1:50.4 20,7:00.9:00 B«=*••» V a l l e y Diana Krall - "Christmas Songs" Rent (PG13) 6 50, 5. SaVSun4:1S Pride and Prejudice (PG) 6 55. 9:25 Sat/Sun 4:25 Chlckon Ltttlo (G) 7 00. 9 00 Sat/Sun 4 40 «XO W_ t 00 y Downtown's now DISCOUNT Thantro •* Adults S3; Children/ Seniors/ MntlnM S2 Buy Tickels Online al www.movicswestcom ,*No discotal p a s s orticketsaccepted for these movies V Work and tho Glory 2 (PG13) 7 00, 9:10 Frt/Sat/Sun 4 30 V Logond of Zorro (PG) 050, B 20 Fri/Sot/Sun 4 20 V Zathura (PG) 7:10, 9 15 Frt/Sai/Sun 4:40 GOD'S ARMY 2 (PG13) 7:00,9:20 SUNOAVS 7:00 WORK AND THE GLORY 2 (PG13] 4:40,720.9:40 SAT MATWEES 12:40,2:40 SUNDAYS 4:40, 7:20 DREAMER PGJ 4:50 SAT M A T M K 12:35,2:35 SUNDAYS 4:50 ZATHURA (PGJ 4:30 SAT MATNES 12:20,2:20 SUNDAYS 4:30 JUST LIKE HEAVEN (PG13) 6:55,9:30 SUNDAYS 6:55 LEGEND OF ZORRO tPG) 450,7:10,9:35 SUNDAYS 4:20,7:10 Various Artists - "Taste of Christmas Rock" Has the snow got you down? Holidays not so holi-fun? Jazz vocalist and pianist Diana Krall has the answer to the holiday blues with her first holiday album "Christmas Songs." Krall and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra combine to smooth over the Christmas sounds of the season with some fresh jazz moves. Krall resonates through thealbum and upbeat Christmas classics "Jingle Bells", "Sleigh Ride" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" will put a smile on your face. For when the holidays aren't so happy Krall's reassuring voice on "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and "Christmas Time Is Here" doesn't force the happy' holidays on you but warms you up like chestnuts on an open fire. Besides the Christmas classics, Krall performs Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" and "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve." With her smooth voice and the jazz orchestra accompaniment give the normal songs a little bit or a different feeling. So when Bing, Burl and Trans-Siberian Steamrollers get a little old, "Christmas Songs" is a perfect album to mix things up with. - Kevin Nielson / krn@cc.usu.edu Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Attic" - "The For all those that enjoy having Christmas in the attic, or a haunted house, this is the album for you. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is one of the orchestras where you will hear classic electric rock guitar solos accompanied with the melodic arrangements of a talented string orchestra. This new album is the third Christmas album made by TSO. It is a 17 track album with songs like "TTie Ghosts of Christmas Eve/' 'The Three Kings and I (what really happened)" and "Midnight Christmas Eve." An interesting compilation put together in a way only the TransSiberian Orchestra could accomplish. - Josh Law / jiaw@cc.usu.edu For all those people that think Bing Crosby or Mannheim Steamroller is way to soft then this album will be your purchase of the year. This Christmas album was made by hardcore musicians for the hardcore community. It is a compilation of eighteen bands in the post hardcore genre. Some of the bands featured on the album include: Skindred "Jungle Bells," Opiate for the Masses performing "Christmas Evel" and Emery with their version of "The Last Christmas." This is a one of a kind album; if it doesn't knock the Christmas tree down I don't know what will. -Josh Law/jlaw@cc.usu.edu Barenaked Ladies - "Barenaked for the Holidays" The quirky, guitar streaming sound of Canada's highest quality export takes on the holidays in this popular 2004 album. . Barenaked Ladies combine a number of classic christmas hits including "Jingle Bells," "I Saw Three Ships," and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" (which has seen significant airtime in Utah on the "Play Christmas music 'til you ' explode" stations). The original numbers on the album combine the same BNL vocals on previous albums with quirky, holiday themed joy in songs like "Elf's Lament" and "Christmas (Oh Yeah)." But perhaps the best part about the album is that, when they say "Holidays," they don't just mean Christmas. There are four songs celebrating Hannukah, including "Hannukan, Oh Hannukah," "I Have a Little Dreidel," and "Hannukah Blessings." Perhaps my favorite song from the entire album, however, is "Deck the Stills," which features the quintet singing "Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young" over and over again to the tune of the traditional "Deck the Halls." If you liked their previous albums, then it might just be time to throw caution into the air and get "Barenaked for the Holidays." - Matt Wright / mattgo@cc.usu.edu |