Jennie Duffy, Robin Gresslin from Page to Stage
Another Christmas Goes By is an original musical that began as Jennie Duffy's Maturaarbeit. Duffy is now directing an expanded version of the show at Scala Basel. The production is the first work from Page to Stage, a verein that's aimed at supporting young artists at the beginning of their careers. The show is set at Christmas and covers themes themes of love and grief with humor and thirty-three original songs.
We spoke with Duffy and assistant director Robin Gresslin. Listen to the interview here.
Our musical theme for tonight was Mixed Bag of genres and styles. We played:
Beastie Boys - Egg Man
Biz Markie - Breakfast Cereal
Blondie - I know but I don't know
Cake - The Distance
Chaka Khan - I'm every woman
Ida Maria - I like you so much better when you're naked
Stereo Total - wir tanzen im 4-eck
The Miracles - Love machine