Review Roundup: Encore Musical Theatre Company Goes INTO THE WILD

Based on the novel of the same name by Jon Krakauer, and 'Back to the Wild' by the Christopher J. McCandless Foundation, INTO THE WILD is written by Janet Allard (Book and Lyrics) and Niko Tsakalakos (Music and Lyrics). It is directed by Mia Walker, music directed by Tyler Driskill, with orchestrations by Brian Usifer, vocal arrangements by Angelique Mouyis, and stars Conor Ryan as Christopher McCandless.

Check out what the critics had to say below!

Encore Michigan (David Kiely): "Ryan is surrounded mostly by a cast of the ablest actors around Michigan, all of whom have taken previous turns at the Encore: Gayle Martin as Jan, a hippie traveler whose band picks up McCandless, as well as ensemble is stand-out, especially in her songs- "Forgiveness," and a group song, "Home is The Road." Sarah Briggs as Chris's mother, Billie, always brings strong, clarion vocals to her roles and this is no exception. Greg Bailey as Walt McCandless, Chris's stiff, conventional father who Chis sees as a degenerate liar, is rock solid. And Matthew Pecek is especially strong in multiple ensemble roles, and appears as if he could play the lead some day with his strong vocals and hungry look. Daniel A. Helmer is also very solid in multiple roles."