I walked out having mostly loved this, it accomplishes what it’s set out to do pretty well. Everyone onstage is delivering a fantastic performance and as a fan of Elizabeth’s I couldn't help but grin every time she was onstage. Her role is a bit siloed off from some of the larger character arcs happening in the show but she is endearing as always.
I don't say this critically, but the show and its central conflicts present an antiquated view of homophobia in the late 20th Century where the climactic boiling point of the narrative is basically fully realized with the dropping of an f-slur. It’s not a bad thing, but I do feel like I have seen much of this show in any number of theatre projects tackling the subject matter a hundred times over. It is is all very cheesy and on the nose.
If you can stomach that tonally, this is an easy recommendation to make. Between the score and characters presented and intersection of other LGBTQ+ theatre literature, I thought this was very well crafted and had some great emotional depth. Added bonus for no intermission and a fantastic runtime.
Updated On: 3/31/25 at 10:33 PM
