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What a wonderful theatre experience..... Review by: pk, May 15, 2006 |
| LOVELY STORY, LOVELY VOICES...WHAT A GREAT AFTERNOON SPENT AT THE THEATRE. SHOULD BE ON BROADWAY.... |
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Gorgeous in every way Review by: NYCmaven, May 12, 2006 |
| I have to say I did not know what to expect from this show. No, I will be honest and say I did not want to go. A fantasy musical set in a cemetery? Not my idea of a fun evening. But, boy was I A)surprised, and B)completely won over. It is the most original and truly touching musical I have seen in a long time. Beautifully designed and directed; sophisticated music and lyrics, and a cast to absolutely die for. And NO MICROPHONES. Real voices, ... read more in space small enough that you can actually hear them without amplification, and a 6-piece orchestra, too. Funny, touching and thought-provoking. I saw a number of people wiping away tears at the end. I recommend it highly. My only regret is that I paid full price, when there are a number of discounts available. But for this unexpected pleasure, it was more than worth the 50 bucks! |
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Review by: Mickey, May 10, 2006 |
| This haunting and offbeat show, according to the program notes, was written when its authors were very young men. Author Peter Beagle (THE LAST UNICORN) wrote the original novel at age 19 and Erik Haagensen wrote the original libretto when he was 27. Mr. Haagensen is now 52. I think this production of their show (with James Morgan’s beautiful set) was worth the wait. It has some gorgeous music by Richard Isen and Mr. Haagensen’s lyrics are ... read more refreshingly intelligent and literate. In one of Tennessee Williams’ plays a character says that people buried in the “bone orchard” are talking to the living, saying, “Live! Live!” In this story, it’s one of the living who tells the ghosts, “Love! Love!” An old man (Joseph Kolinsky) has turned his back on the world to live in a cemetery because “he can hear dead people.” He converses with them and with a sassy raven who also shares his gift. A lonely widow (Evalyn Barron) frequents this cemetery to visit her late husband, Morris. When she happens upon the derelict (much to his discomfort), she at first thinks that he is the ghost of Morris. But Morris is not the ghost of this piece. The ghosts that arrive are those of a young man (Glenn Seven Allen) and woman (Christianne Noll) who have lived unhappy lives, he with an unsupportive wife and she with loneliness and disappointment. They meet in the afterlife and are attracted to each other’s souls, but have no trust in relationships. The cast are all outstanding singer-actors. As the young female ghost, Christianne Noll (JEKYLL & HYDE) gives a delicately modulated performance and lives up to her reputation as one of the most versatile young leading women working today. Her singing is simply peerless. But it is Evalyn Barron (who was Tony-nominated for QUILTERS) as the old Jewish woman Gertrude Klapper who steals the show. This character could have been a cliché, but Barron’s warmth and finely-nuanced performance endows her with a beautiful humanity that made me really care about her. This is truly one of the outstanding performances of the season in my book. I also liked Gary Littman, a gifted mime, as the raven. His performance is one of the show’s many delights. This is an unusual show that’s hard to categorize. It’s probably not for everybody (This is not MAMA MIA), but to those who like an occasional oddball musical with a melodic score performed by some wonderful singing actors, I’d say don’t miss it. |
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wonderful Review by: Brantley789, May 8, 2006 |
| Once again, York proves to be one of the best values in town. Christianne Noll, singing from just a few feet away is such a special treat. The show is so sweet -- I left the theater with such a good feeling all over. Go see it! |
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