"The show boasts a remarkably talented cast (including Ansel Elgort as the bare-chested, guitar-bashing Godfather) who deftly split the difference between stunning dance moves and the expressive yet subtle dramatics this story-about a young man struggling to find his place in the world while clashing with friends, family and himself-demands. Lead performer Paris Fitzpatrick as Jimmy was revelatory, especially in the final scene where he writhes and spins through a near-suicidal emotional breakdown on a cliff overlooking a raging sea."
"Paul Smith's costume designs for mods, rockers, British soldiers and bellhops are a delight. But what really makes Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet land on the right foot is the choreography. A balletic interpretation of a '70s rock opera could go astray or painfully wrong in so many ways, yet choreographer Paul Roberts managed to convey the nervous thrills and impotent frustrations of youth with movements that are frenetic yet graceful,"
Pete Townshend presented a ballet adaptation of Quadrophenia at New York City Center, directed by Rob Ashford with an orchestral double-album arranged by Rachel Fuller. The production features a talented cast, including Ansel Elgort as the Godfather and Paris Fitzpatrick as Jimmy; Fitzpatrick delivers a revelatory final scene with a near‑suicidal emotional breakdown on a cliff. The orchestral score incorporates two full‑on rock detours, "My Generation" and "I Can't Explain," alongside era‑appropriate Who tunes not on the 1973 LP. Paul Smith's costume designs evoke mods, rockers, British soldiers and bellhops. Choreographer Paul Roberts conveys the nervous thrills and impotent frustrations of youth through frenetic yet graceful movement.
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