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August 27, 2008.
Re: London rReview of Marguerite: My son and I, avid musical theatre fans, went to see Marguerite on 22nd August. We were SHOCKED to hear how OUT OF TUNE RUTHIE HENSHALL WAS! She ruined the whole show, and how the rest of the cast could bare to try and sing in harmony with her we can’t imagine. It The couple behind us were wincing every time she sang. Has something happened to her voice? The only good thing about it is that my teenage son, who wants to be in musical theatre, came away believing that smoking (there’s a lot of it in the play) might be bad for the voice! — Cherry Radford
August 26, 2008. Re: Flamingo Court—. This is a must for new young writers.
If they pay attention they can learn that one can e funny and serious without nudity or profanities—
Alfred, 54 Years Young , I took my daughter and she enjoyed it too.August 18, 2008. I thought your sumup of the Berkshire Theater Season right on the mark.
The Caretaker was definitely my favorite at BTF and She Loves Me and Boreke-plogy at Williamstown. — Denise Rowlay, summer resident Pittsfield.August 8, 2008. I agree with the review of West Side Story 50th Anniversary Production. I have just returned from seeing this incredible production of my favourite Musical "West side Story". As well as being an avid musicals lover, I am
an amateur lighting designer and I found myself almost in tears at the magic of the lighting throughout the show but particularly the part where they move from the gym to Maria and Tony meeting for the first time.
The production certainly did not disappoint. In fact I would love to get to see it again, there was so much going on, while it was true to the original. Regards Denis Twomey, Drumcondra, Dublin
August 5, 2008. I agree with the review of Zorro the Musical
Best musical in several years in London AND New York! —Joyce Cramer
July 29, 2008. I agree with the review of The Time of Mendel's Trouble.
I wasn't too distressed during the first act, as there was just
enough tension in the plot to keep a modicum of interest. Will the
prophets rise to the occasion? Will Mendel get the girl?
All that changed immediately when the second act started. The whole tone changed to one of harsh proselytizing. Where the first act was kinda slow, the second steamrollered through the end of the world like it had a train to catch. No plot interest at all. I felt like I was in Sunday school watching a children's play based on the same biblical material.
I left feeling very badly about having spent my money on this awful propaganda. Hell, it even fails as propaganda, as the only people who will not leave shaking their heads are people who already buy into the whole conspiracy theory the play espouses. —from a reader who prefers to remain anonymous.
July 26, 2008. Agree with the review of Damn Yankees. We saw the show a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Sean Hayes was perfect as the devil (just exactly the right inflections and expressions and even
his little movements enhanced his character) and Megan Lawrence (who happens
to be our niece!) puts so much energy into her character she is a joy to
watch. Fosse's choreography was fun and on its own brought chuckles. All the
lead parts were well-played and we hope to see Cheyenne Jackson many more
times on Broadway over the coming years. Cheryl and Mike Lawrence
July 10, 2008. I agree with the review of King Lear. I saw the play on July 9th and Mr. Davis’ performance was absolutely brilliant. It was very moving. The supporting cast was excellent as well. Seamus Mulcahy as the fool was especially memorable. The set, the music and the costumes were all impressive—they really set the mood. My wife, a friend, and I had the luck of running into Mr. Davis at a restaurant later on that evening, and he was very gracious. Charles Imbimbo Teaneck, NJ
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