Saint Heaven

I've been working on the show and it's AMAZING! The entire cast is FABULOUS! I Highly suggest that anyone that can get out to Connecticut to see it goes it's a great show! And Deborah is great in her role as Maggie, Like I said, the whole cast is just amazing! I've seen it about a hundred times in rehearsal and I still can't wait to see it again!

It's definately worth the trip! I'm going up tonight for opening night! I cant waitt o get up there!

Has anyone not connected to the show seen it? What's your verdict?

Btw, I love Chuck Cooper.

The show gets a positive review from Variety.

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117930724?categoryid=1265&cs=1

"Sometimes you've just got to have a little faith. Though there's more than a touch of familiarity in the early scenes of "Saint Heaven," the earnest little musical receiving its world preem at Connecticut's Stamford Center for the Arts, there's also some smart writing, appealing songs and touching performances. With continued work, this under-the-radar piece could prove to be a popular product for small and midsized stages."


"You might at first think you have sat in this theatrical pew before ("Abyssinia?" "The Color Purple?"). But Casella's script -- based on Steve Lyons' unpublished novel "The Gift of Tongues" -- deepens as the narrative develops. The pastor, housekeeper and buddy show unexpected shadings and offer surprising plot developments. Even the traditional love story evolves into a richer relationship. The musical has a nontraditional closing scene that is nonetheless soul-satisfying."