Donald Hutera — Theater Critic

Lloyd Webber’s score, which ranges from pop-rock with boogie and jazz inflections to jaunty music hall numbers, plus the poignant, sweeping ear-worm that is Memory, sounds great. Fendall’s work is wonderful, including costumes and wigs that play attractive games with a gamut of textures. But it is the slithery, gymnastic actor-dancers inside and behind the fuzzy, sparkly garb and make-up that animate the action. They are an outstanding ensemble. Thanks to them, and McOnie’s flair for theatrical movement, this is a musical that is not just sung but also danced through.

Lloyd Webber’s score, which ranges from pop-rock with boogie and jazz inflections to jaunty music hall numbers, plus the poignant, sweeping ear-worm that is Memory, sounds great. Fendall’s work is wonderful, including costumes and wigs that play attractive games with a gamut of textures. But it is the slithery, gymnastic actor-dancers inside and behind the fuzzy, sparkly garb and make-up that animate the action. They are an outstanding ensemble. Thanks to them, and McOnie’s flair for theatrical movement, this is a musical that is not just sung but also danced through.