REVIEW: Ludwig & Lohengrin explores mysteries of king’s sexuality
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Discussion of LGBTQ issues tends to be contemporary.
Enter Ludwig Lohengrin.
A solo show written, directed and performed by Kyall Rakoz is a look into the world of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, oft referred to as the “Mad King.”
The story is told through a variety of scenes and characters, over 15 by my count, with Rakoz playing them all with unique affectations, charting Ludwig’s life from a young boy to his eventual demise and beyond.
Ludwig himself never appears on stage. Read more [...]