COLLEGE THE MUSICAL Reviews

[andrewturtler1234]

Posted: 9/24/08 at 11:34am

THEATREMANIA, Adam R. Perlman
“In the sweet spot between ironic and post-ironic lies College: The Musical…A preternaturally savvy tuner crammed with trenchant observations about the collegiate experience...Co-authors Drew Fornarola and Scott Elmegreen, both recent Princeton grads, have fashioned an unapologetically pop-rock score that's pretty, addictive, and outfitted with well-crafted lyrics. For all its up-to-the-minute references...College is old-fashioned in its structure. The plot exists only to provide a setting for its goofily perfect pearls of wisdom...The young cast -- some of whom have been with the show since its actual collegiate beginnings -- are uniformly terrific with an assemblage of gorgeous voices that actually possess character. They're harnessed together by Jeremy Dobrish's remarkably clear direction, complimented by Boo Killebrew's witty choreography."
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/15436


TALKIN’ BROADWAY, Matthew Murray
“College The Musical is an unusually advanced example of young men finding their voices while writing about other young people finding their own…musical director Mark Hartman and director Jeremy Dobrish have luxuriously recognizable names, and bestow their gravitas and professionalism on an up-and-coming team that needs exactly that…they sound terrific and bring the right festive energy to Boo Killebrew’s intoxicated choreography…”
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/ob/09_19_08F.html

BACKSTAGE, Harry Forbes
“…the songs by Fornarola and Elmegreen are generally accomplished, whether satiric ("Alcoholeluia") or unexpectedly poignant ("All Together, All Alone"). Jeremy Dobrish directs his uniformly excellent cast in this polished staging with flair, Mark Hartman's musical direction is first-rate, and several of the songs are enhanced by some witty choreography by Boo Killebrew.”
http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/nyc/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003853431

NYTHEATRE, Zachary Fithian
“An entertaining night of theater…The stand-out moment is far and away "Alcoholeluia." Memorable music and wit (from co-creators Drew Fornarola and Scott Elmegreen) coupled with Boo Killebrew's adorable choreography and strong performances from a diverse cast of talented character actors combine to create an ode to everybody's favorite pastime: drinking…In all, College is at its best when it's being funny (which, thankfully, is often)…you'll certainly leave the theatre with a smile on your face.”
http://www.nytheatre.com/nytheatre/nymf_rev2008.php?0=S&1=584

Updated On: 9/25/08 at 11:34 AM

[AlgonquinProd2]

Posted: 9/24/08 at 12:48pm

Cool. Sounds like something to see.

[andrewturtler1234]

Posted: 9/25/08 at 1:23am

NYMF added an additional performance: FRI OCT 3 at 10:30PM

Added Performance Tickets

Updated On: 9/25/08 at 01:23 AM

[cactusb]

Posted: 9/25/08 at 12:26pm

I'm seeing it tomorrow night at 10:30 and am looking forward to it.

[ratherbewhaling]

Posted: 9/25/08 at 12:32pm

I saw it and din't like it at all.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 9/25/08 at 12:37pm

Shill Parade!

[andrewturtler1234]

Posted: 9/26/08 at 11:01am

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