Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended  The newest iteration of one of my favorite Disney musicals, "Beauty and the Beast," is absolutely spectacular. While the story is unchanged, this 30th anniversary production directed and choreographed by Matt West, has the addition of new special effects and lots of razzle-dazzle which boosts it from beautiful to truly enchanting. The audience was spellbound! This show is a must-see! 4 BIG Spotlights

****  I really enjoyed Dunes Arts Summer Theatre production of "Outside Mullingar," a fascinating family drama set in Ireland. The characters are argumentative, contrary, negative in outlook,  and they can hold a grudge for a lifetime. "Outside Mullingar" is a poignant love story about two lonely people who find each other in spite of themselves.  4 Spotlights.

**** Recommended  Canterbury Summer Theatre’s production of "A Year with Frog and Toad" is a charming little family-friendly musical. Both adults and children will enjoy it. The songs are clever and light-hearted, with just enough humor to keep the adults in the audience awake. I really enjoyed it. 3 ½ Spotlights

Recommended  I’m not quite sure where Steppenwolf’s latest, "You Will Get Sick," fits on the quirkiness scale, but it must be close to the top. My friend and I walked out trying to figure out just what we’d seen.  We had questions, so many questions! No kidding, all the questions aside, "You Will Get Sick" is a very good play.  4 Spotlights