Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** “Midsummer (A Play with Songs)” is a delightful rom-com about two people who fell madly in lust on a wild weekend in Edinburgh.  It’s been compared to “Once” but I think it’s unique.  It’s just these two quirky people who go completely off the rails, alternately narrating the story of their weekend, while picking up a guitar or a ukulele or even a keyboard and singing about their feelings.  Like I said, unique!  4 Big Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended **** “Something Rotten” is an absolutely zany romp through Elizabethan England – with some modern tongue-in-cheek cracks added for the fun of it.  Be prepared for rapid-fire delivery, huge production numbers, slapstick humor, silly costumes, double entendres, a dab of Mel Brooks, a pinch of “Spamalot” and bits and pieces of almost every Broadway musical ever written.  I loved the Broadway in Chicago touring show, but I have to say seeing it done on Marriott’s more intimate stage really worked.  I laughed so much my cheeks hurt!  4 BIG Spotlights 

**** Recommended **** What do you think when you hear a title like “Women of 4G”?  Sounds like the title to a bodice ripper or a soap opera, right?  Wrong!  4G is not an apartment/suite/office number.  In fact, 4G is a space ship and “Women of 4G” is a space opera/whodunnit.  Vaguely reminiscent of an episode from “Flash Gordon”, very dystopian, and the situation is dire.  The captain’s been murdered so what should they do – complete the mission, or turn back and fail.  4 Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended **** “The Spitfire Grill” is in my top ten list of favorite musicals because of its unique folk/bluegrass score.  A microcosm of small-town life, “The Spitfire Grill” is a sweet, poignant story about starting over.  Terrific voices, folksy music and a happy ending, what more could you ask for?  American Blues Theatre has put together a delightful production!  4 Spotlights