BROADWAY STANDARDS, BENGALURU HEART (AND THE FEMININE SUBTEXT) SHINE IN A JOSEPH REVIVAL

The theatrical landscape is often criticised for limited female representation, and yet, here I am writing about Kevin Oliver's spectacular production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' with a cast of 100 men and just one woman.

- Sandhya Mendonca

We'll circle back to this later, but to give Kevin his due, he previously directed a 1000-strong all-girls choir's performance of AR Rahman's 'Vande Mataram' in Dubai. The maestro himself was impressed by the 'amazing tribute'. When I asked him why an all-male ensemble for the production, he replied with customary flair, "I just wanted a twist to the original mixed productions and my own spin...I love being an Original."

Beyond his career in music, choreography and theatre first in Bengaluru and later in Dubai, Kevin has built an impressive career in fashion and entertainment, working with luxury brands like Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton, and styling international stars including Hugh Jackman, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. His confidence in reimagining well-known musicals stems from his unique combination of skills - he handles every aspect of production personally, from lighting and props to costumes, makeup, sound design, choreography, and music composition.