6-year-old theater critic meets his idol

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 10:07am

MICHAEL RIEDEL.

That's his idol, lol? Cute video though.

6-year-old theater critic meets his idol

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 10:31am

Iain has become the best theater reviewer around. I'm sure Michael Riedel would say that Iain was HIS idol.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 10:43am

I adore everything about that video.  ADORE.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 2:35pm

"Iain has become the best theater reviewer around. I'm sure Michael Riedel would say that Iain was HIS idol."

 I doubt it.  They have polar opposite reviewing methods :P

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 2:41pm

Come on guys, you would of thought Michael Riedel could of pushed the boat out a bit and taken him to a decent gig, such as Book of Mormon.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 2:45pm

Nobody but the Post headline writer said Riedel was his idol.

[Kad]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 2:50pm

Doesn't Riedel bathe in the blood of the innocent?

[WayTooBroadway]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 2:51pm

"Iain has become the best theater reviewer around."

BEST? Cute, probably, but not best.

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 3:08pm

this  kid is such a joy. I hope he doesn't become a critic. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Or, as George Bush once said, "It's a terrible thing to lose one's mind."

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 3:18pm

Loved it! That kid has such a great spirit! 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 5:33pm

How old should Iain be before he starts surfing these shark infested waters?  (i.e. BWW)

 

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 5:39pm

Never. He's too good for us.

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 9:18pm

(eye roll) super over the parents putting words in this kids mouth, please like he understands half of the shows he's "reviewing" 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 9:22pm

Yeah, he's cute and all but there's no way he comes up with all of that by himself. 

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 9:23pm

If he came up with "I'm the cow, you're the chopped liver" that was pretty clever.

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 9:45pm

And he has a review of Fun Home! lol

[Lovinbroadway2]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 7:07am

So... which one is the 6 year old? 

 

Naw; I don't actually hate Michael Riedel that much. 

[Michael19]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:01am

He is truly adorable but has he ever NOT liked a show?  

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:04am

I feel like he's coached by his parents too. He is adorable though.

[rjm516]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 10:59am

Can't stand this kid.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 11:07am

That's not nice. If anything, blame his actor(s?) parents. Clearly they are the ones putting him out there.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 11:09am

Give him til at least a fifth grade book report before he has to find out that liking something  because it is interesting doesn't cut it.

Oh yeah, and he shouldn't come here.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 11:13am

If he ever came on BWW, he would get a lifetime of experience in 5 minutes

He would be gutted like a freshly caught fish & served up on a platter. I know a few of the chefs in the BWW kitchen who would do this.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 11:19am

I believe somebody on Facebook asked where his parents draw the line with the shows he sees, given that he's been at a ton of Sondheim shows, Fun Home, Hedwig, etc. His mother responded and said that they draw the line with Hand to God. I'm almost surprised that they even stop there. I'm not sure a child genius  could even fully comprehend some of these shows at the age of 6. But I guess it's about making cute videos.

Updated On: 6/4/15 at 11:19 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 11:25am

Yea, there is no way he could get Fun Home.

Maybe the general story, but to really appreciate it? I don't think that's possible for a 6 year old.

I do love his enthusiasm though.

 

I wonder if it's the sex or the violence that makes Hand to God the line in the sand.