REVIEW: Novel Staging Works in CCM’s ‘Little Women’
A musical staged in a bookstore? It sounds like a preposterous notion; however, the space works quite well for an intimate evening of musical theater.
February 23, 2024
A musical staged in a bookstore? It sounds like a preposterous notion; however, the space works quite well for an intimate evening of musical theater.
CCM’s Little Women is a classic story which resonates through the decades. The modern musical is filled with laughs, tears, and hummable tunes which are
By Sherri Ogden Wellington This is not just Cinderella–this is Rogers (music) & Hammerstein II (book & lyrics) Cinderella. Wow! The singing, the dancing, the scenery,
This is a delightful, fast moving, energetic production of one of Broadway’s best Golden Age musicals. It is also very funny.
Families are sure to enjoy this classic tale, perfectly suited for the season.
Everyone in the ensemble is a delight and the special effects make it an amazing show. It is shocking how focused all the little ones
Rob McClure as the titular Mrs. Doubtfire/Daniel does an excellent job making the character his own. There is no attempt to recapture Robin Williams’ nuance,
If you’re looking for a dose of 90’s nostalgia or a non-holiday family outing, be sure to catch this production before it leaves the Aronoff
LCT reviewers share about their favorites–and why. Some times it was spectacle which made it the favorite, sometimes the performances, sometimes the theme, and some times, seeing a well-known story in a new light.
This is Shakespeare that trusts its audience, trusts its actors, and trusts the joy of live theatre to do the rest.
It is not hard to understand why this play has been one of Samantha’s passion projects. Visky’s writing style is lyrical and soothing, even when addressing not-so-soothing topics.