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| Kate E. Cook and Brian Golub Photo by Reg Madison Photography |
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"... a crowd-pleasing musical comedy..a fun and funny production of this humorous and charming musical with a capable cast and incredibly smart direction....Robert Kolby Harper's direction ensures that the comic moments are sharp and delivered to get big laughs...He also adds a poignancy to the sweet, emotional moments that help provide nuance and added layers to the somewhat stereotypical characters...Brian Golub, Kate E. Cook and Scott Davidson, as Seymour, Audrey and Mushnik, respectively, create funny, warm and charming individuals. While I wish Golub's diction during his songs were a little crisper, he does a decent job as the lovable nerd. Cook is a highlight as the ditzy blonde who dreams of a better life. Her performance of "Somewhere That's Green" is stunning and one of the best versions of the song I've heard; she provides deep meaning in each lyric and makes you realize how Audrey learns more about herself and her hopes as she sings the song. ...Toby Yatso is having a gas as Audrey's abusive, bad-boy boyfriend who just happens to also be a dentist, Orin. ... fast paced, fun, and extremely enjoyable........ " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
"Ranking high on the list of musicals for people who don’t like musicals is “Little Shop of Horrors,” ...infectiously tuneful...tightly directed by Robert Kolby Harper..Happily, the cast also delivers, from Brian Golub’s uber-nerdy Seymour to Kate E. Cook’s surprisingly affecting turn as our hero’s statuesque shiksa goddess, Audrey...." - Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic (click here to read the complete review)
"...Despite the black level of humor... there’s a feeling of comical goodwill that constantly emerges from this top-notch cast. Like a well choreographed production, the whole show flows from scene to scene, from song to song, without missing a step, or a beat. " -David Appleford, Valley Screen and Stage (click here to read the complete review)
"...an affectionate and enjoyable musical..Phoenix Theatre’s zippy new Robert Kolby Harper production isn’t perfect but it squeezes lots of entertainment from the unbelievable plot....blessed with witty dialogue that makes the ridiculous plot funny....Phoenix Theatre’s cast causes problems that keep the show from artful perfection. ...Brian Golub as Seymour....Golub is too old for the part and he seems awkward with the character’s bizarre stupidity. Kate E. Cook’s Audrey is better as she deploys a consistently dumb-witted accent as she blindly accepts her boyfriend’s abuse....provides comic mayhem and silly humor but with some casting tweaks it could have been even funnier. ... " -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up, Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"Robert Kolby Harper... has conceived a thoroughly entertaining remake of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS..and populated it with top of the line performers who shake the house with a rousing mix of doo wop, Gospel, and rock. The result is a distinctively clean and unadulterated production that gives latitude to the cast to exercise the full range of its talents, elevates every note and lyric, and allows for its interpretation as a parable about human foibles...." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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