Musical Theatre Reviews - Cabaret Scenes

La Cage aux Folles

This was a joyous occasion.

The play only has two scenes that have any emotional depth.

A production this good merits a longer run, hopefully transferred completely intact to Broadway.

The direction brought out the emotional truth of each story with just the right amount of intensity.

Leavel was born to play Dolly.

There is an honesty and accuracy to this musical.

Best of all, the score is classical Broadway with sits weeping melodies and a playful forwarding of the plot.

The show worked because of the vocal talent of the four principals; all the songs were delivered in tight four-part harmony.

There is much to praise here, starting with the casting of Gina Guarino as Clooney.

Riveting from start to finish.