Critical Reaction

Critical Reaction

"The Best New Musical of the Year – A Cause for Rejoicing!"
– Entertainment Weekly



"A Masterwork! A Triumph! Four Stars!"
– New York Post



"Powerful and Provocative. An Absolute Marvel!"
– Associated Press



"Brilliant."
– New York Magazine



"Dynamic."
– New York Times



"Imaginative."
– Newsday



"Kander's melodies are effortless, pouring out in a variety of styles from cakewalk to folk ballad to comic ditty."
– Associated Press



"A Winner! Bold, provocative and exhilaratingly thoughtful entertainment! One of the most satisfyingly original shows to open in a very long time!"
– Roma Torre, NY1



"We're in the hands of superior musical theater craftsmen."
– David Rooney, Variety