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| Finnegan Clisham, Jared Barbee, and Anand Khalsa photo by Carly Weekley |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"At the core of both the hit film and popular musical adaption of Beauty and the Beast is the important message that true beauty comes from within. TheaterWorks' Youth Works' production of the beloved musical not only delivers on this vital message but also has talented leads, clear direction, and superb creative elements, including an elaborate set design that is even better than the recent touring production of the show, which result in a solid production of this family friendly musical....Director Chris Hamby has done a fine job to ensure his large youth cast create characters that are familiar enough to those who know the cartoon originals. He also has them add some nice unique touches to make the characters original. Just about every joke in the script lands, along with the romance, drama, tension, suspense, and important life lessons in the piece. ....With a combination of determination, spunk, devotion and intelligence, Addison Bowman provides many layers and an abundance of nuance in her portrayal of Belle. As the Beast, Anand Khalsa is superb. The Beast is the character that changes the most in the show, and Khalsa beautifully depicts how he changes from a snarling, selfish man-child into a man who truly cares for those around him. His singing voice soars and his solo "If I Can't Love Her" is incredibly moving. Teddy Ladley is hilarious as the boastful and boorish Gaston, the conceited, muscle head who can't understand why Belle isn't attracted to him. Ladley has impeccable stage presence and comic timing along with a stellar singing voice that shines.... " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
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