Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA
Anyone who’s been privy to my usual grumblings concerning the dated nature of traditional musical comedy as opposed to the innovation of contemporary musical theatre will appreciate my excitement about David Lindsay-Abaire’s multiple-Tony-winning 2021 musical adaptation of his also award-winning play. To me, it’s the quintessential paradigm of how such a transition should work. Read more…
Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania
The musical was first produced off-Broadway, and it still has that sensibility. The score, by Tony winner Jeanine Tesori and Lindsay-Abaire, is a blend of folk, light gospel, and tongue-twisting patter songs. Lindsay-Abaire’s book goes in unexpected directions, with morality thrown out the window. His heroine is running on fumes, and she plans to go out with a bang. Read more…