SHAKESLESQUE (To Thine Own Cherry Be True)

I was expecting to be amused by this production, what I wasn’t expecting was to legitimately enjoy myself. There is a loose plot to drive the action forward, but really you go to this show for the singing and the dancing. In that respect, this show does not disappoint. The dancing is crisp, engaging and fun to watch. However, a word from the wise, show up early enough to get an unobstructed view of the stage. Any of the seats against the wall will result in the viewer straining to see around the audience members in front of them. This is not a failing of the production itself, just the layout of the venue. The song selection is fun, and just about anyone who goes will have a laugh out loud moment at least once when they realize what song is ... full review

An elaborate, rambunctious romp through the fever dream that (supposedly) gave the Bard his plays ... Full of horrible puns, it pops parody shots at a large portion of Shakespeare's work, dashing through a daft plot that tangles up characters and tales, punctuated by dozens of remarkably well-staged musical numbers (almost all with disappearing dress) ... Watch for top-line burlesque dancing, powerhouse singing, constant campy humor, love and sex in all their forms ... and if you don't fall in love with a fairy or a witch or a prince, you need a drink!... full review

This show deserves a category of its own - there is nothing like a Cherry Poppins show. See our full review at Indie Voice Blog.... full review