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Well That Ll Be The Day Ay Play Analysis

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“Well, That’ll be the Day ay ay… when I Die.” These very lyrics came from the play: The Buddy Holly Story by, Alan Janes. This Play can be featured at the wonderful Grand Theater right here in London Ontario, Canada. Overall, the play was mediocre. Many parts of the musical were well planned out but, there was way too many songs. Therefore, making it a struggle to stay engaged to the play. Not only that, the play’s conclusion was not so satisfying. Instead of ending a different way the play just ended after Buddy sadly passed away.

In the plot, Buddy starts in the music business as the lead singer for a Country & Western band, The Crickets at age 19. But his heart wanted Rock and Roll. After many hit songs and getting married to the love of his life after 5 hours, the band quickly drifts apart and Buddy turns into a solo artist. Tragically reaching his death in an airplane accident on his way to a concert during his tour with the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. But he will never be forgotten he will alway be known as a Rock and Roll legend and truly an inspirational figure.

Next, the acting. Opposed to the play overall the acting was actually really satisfying. I enjoyed it because it matched the play everything was on point and time and it showed. Out of all the actors in this musical I have to say my favourite was Buddy Holly. He was always …show more content…

This play is probably one of the best out of all of them. It was so realistic I bet if you brought people to walk around I bet they would think is was a mini city. Moving forward to the costumes. The costumes suited this play very well. I think the reason why is that the they were very complex and matched the characters personality which also suited the time period really well. For example: Buddy Holly’s big thick glasses. Not only did Buddy Holly’s glasses make a huge impact but, the planned music and sounds did too making it somewhat

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