highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"...While the plot may get a little confusing and convoluted at times, the score is rich and smart ..a beautiful and lush production from A/C Theatre Company.... a tribute to the hard-boiled detective stories of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, and also an homage to classic 1940s film noir movies. ...The cast features three theatre professionals who have appeared in numerous productions in the Valley, all of whom are spot-on perfect in bringing these film noir characters to life. ..Director Tim Shawver's smart direction derives lovely performances and his staging makes good use of the space. The creative elements are exceptional. ...While the last few minutes of Gunmetal Blues may seem to tie up the loose ends too quickly, and there is a slight let down from the smart book and smarter score that came before, A/C Theatre Company's very good cast and perfect creative elements make for a witty and warm, and simply fun show that is a loving tribute, homage and spoof of classic film noir films..... " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
"..a well-crafted homage to the noir stylings of Raymond Chandler, but that formula is too familiar to retain much surprise outside the obligatory plot twists....The jazz-club intimacy is a refreshing change of style in musical theater, but the storytelling is pastiche bordering on parody, making it hard to care about the plot or the characters. " - Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic (click here to read the complete review)
".. "There’s a tendency to get lost in the plot, particularly in the second half... but ultimately it doesn’t matter. What works so well is the engaging journey, along with the production’s style, its terrific humor, the performances of the three leads, and the overall design of a world full of double-dealers and hard-nosed detectives.." -David Appleford, Valley Screen and Stage (click here to read the complete review)
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