“XY” developing musical at Village Theatre. Good intentions, mostly strong stage presence, & interesting talkback. Needed more intersex medical exposition. Half the show, I thought it was about a trans person! Also, too much of a downer. I guess all musicals can’t be tap dancing & jazz hands!
“She Loves Me” musical at Village Theatre. Beautiful set like Tiffany & Co. So much “old world elegance.” Charming pen pal love story was the inspiration for “You’ve Got Mail.”
“Guys & Dolls” w/ dad at Village Theatre. Obviously a great production but too much genderblind casting … which fortunately offset some of the musical’s inherent misogyny! Love a good “opposites attract” story!
“25th Annual Putnum County SpellingBee” musical comedy at Village Theatre w/ Ellen, Huong, Nate, Tiffany, Will, Alice, & Sam. Funny portrayals. Novel audience participation. Talented actors. Seemless improv. But I wish there were more memorable songs and a plot. #quirky
“Hart Island” developing beta musical w/ dad at Village Theatre. Versatile talented cast & tight complex wordless harmonies. But I’m skeptical the show will go mainstage w/o fixing the monochromatic downer motif & unclear plot holes. #BlackLivesMatter #Rap #Minorities
