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Jonas Schwartz-Owen – Theatermania.
So many shows have issues post-intermission after sparkling in Act 1 that the term “Second Act Trouble” is a cliché. The musical Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today?, which is having its world premiere at La Mirada Theatre, has the opposite problem. Act 1 lacks flavor and stakes, while Act 2 tightens up and begins to delight. The songs are catchier and the pace is jazzier in the second act. Read more…
Patrick Chavis – LA Theatre Bites
LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and MB Artists, INC. Presents: World Premiere: Did you see what Walter Paisley Did Today? @ LA Mirada Theatre – 8.9 out of 10 – Excellent Show! More…
Rob Stevens – Haines His Way
For the first time in its 46 years of managing the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, the city of La Mirada, along with MB Artists, Inc., is producing an original musical. The cumbersomely titled Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today? has book, music and lyrics by Randy Rogel and was developed and directed by Producing Artistic Director BT McNicholl…Rogel’s strongest asset is his very funny book. There is not much of a beatnik feel to the script or characters besides some finger-snapping dance moves by choreographer Connor Gallagher and the cool, man, cool threads by costume designer Ann Closs-Farley. Rogel has taken the gist of the movie’s plot and expanded it, making for a more fulfilling outing. The plot moves, and the laughs are delivered under McNicholl’s guidance. Read more…