Laura Mills

Shucked is a true ensemble piece, and the cast and musicians worked wonderfully together. Robert Horn’s book brings steady pacing with whiplash one-liners, mostly from Peanut (Mike Nappi) and his frequent deep thoughts. In my attempt to stay as spoiler-free as possible, I can safely say that the verbal sparring between Lulu and Gordy was fully charged and damn near explosive. Although the book is unrelentingly corny, it’s the music and lyrics by Grammy-winning Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally that are the heart of the show. The score is a love letter to country music and the art of musical storytelling."