Happy Hunting at the Duplex

For years I have been hearing about these mini musical revivals by the Opening Doors Theatre Company at the Duplex. I finally was in New York at a time they were performing and caught a delightful little production of Happy Hunting. Yes Happy Hunting. the Ethel Merman Fernando Llamas musical where Fernando cringed while kissing Ethel. Happy Hunting with Mutual Admiration Society and a cute if very fluffy book from Lindsay and Crouse.

What a pleasant surprise this show was from start to finish. Kudos to the entire wonderful cast, ---- but especially Elizabeth Loos in the Liz Livingstone/Ethel Merman Role. What a wonderful singer comedienne. A cross between Vivian Vance, Ethel herself and her own brand of uniqueness-the girl knows how to sell a number. Check her out!

Fun choreogrpahy on that little stage. Christine Schwalenberg knows how to stage a numbe on a tiny stage. The evening was expertly staged by Suzanne Adams and choreographer Christine Schwalenberg.

Catch this at the Duplex through the 12th. Where else are you going to see Happy Hunting?

I must second WAT about Opening Doors being some of the most fun theater to be had in New York. It always wonders me what they are able to do with that tiny little stage. I'll never forget the maypole of telephone cords they did during "Call Me" at Whorehouse Goes Public or the cat caper scenes during "Drat! The Cat"

Can't wait to see Happy Hunting as well and glad to here it's living up to the standard of this fine company.

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