Tuesday, February 23, 2021

reviews - MURDER FOR TWO - The Phoenix Theatre Company

 
Toby Yatso and Seth Tucker
photo by Reg Madison Photography

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through February 28

"...Local actress and musician Michelle Chin...makes an auspicious directorial debut. With smart staging choices and wise character decisions that add moments of humor to the already hilarious script, Chin's direction is perfect....With just the addition of a simple costume piece or small prop, while also changing his body posture and adding an accent, Toby Yatso delivers a tour de force performance as he seamlessly and effortlessly portrays close to a dozen crazy characters...Seth Tucker is equally good as Marcus, the determined, by-the-numbers policeman... this production gives three local Phoenix actors the chance to show off their skills in a charming, wacky, and highly theatrical production."   -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)

"... It’s refreshing to have a nicely staged and expertly performed show with two top-notch actors, local favorite Toby Yatso and Seth Tucker....It’s not the show, with music by Joe Kinosian, lyrics by Kellen Blair, and book by the pair, that makes an entertaining show.  It is the sharp production cleverly and brightly staged by Michelle Chin with visually suggestive Robert Kovach’s set pieces and Kristen Peterson’s cute video projections that help ensure success...." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)

"...In her directorial debut, Michelle Chin created the perfect amount of staging and choreography and mostly just let Tucker and Yatso explore their characters, calling upon the talent and training that makes them among the most sought-after Arizona-based talent....an actor's vehicle and light entertainment perfect for these times. It is not likely to end up in the Library of Congress as great American musical theater, but it is fun and definitely a great way to venture back into a safe place to see live theatre at its best...."  Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)

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