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| William Selby, Breona Conrad, Seth Tucker, and Rachel Policar Photo by Brennen Russell |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation is a witty, biting and hilarious celebration of Broadway that pokes fun at many of the theatre world's most iconic shows and performers. As part of the long-running Forbidden Broadway franchise that began over 40 years ago in an Off-Broadway cabaret spot, the production at the Phoenix Theatre Company features many of the series' greatest hits as well as a few fun jabs at some current and recent running shows. With sharp satire, biting humor, and clever musical parody, the talented cast deliver with non-stop flair and wit and the result is an infectious, joyful and hilarious ride through the world of Broadway." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Mix delicious double-entrees, dashes of thoughtful hyperbole, hysterical song spoofs that cleverly mock popular musicals, plus stylistically lampoon a bevy of stars and you have the irreverent fun that make the Gerald Alessandrini-created “Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation” a delightful mockery of musical comedy norms. The flawless and smartly staged The Phoenix Theatre Company staging is blessed with an unbelievable quartet of performers who make this a joyously fun entertainment. Alessandrini has been crafting these take-offs on popular Broadway musicals for years. Every so often he has enough new shows to create some new spoofs while bringing back winning slams from past versions. What evolves is comedy mayhem that finds the funny bits in well-known shows." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION isn’t just a parody—it’s a full-on roast of the Great White Way, served up hot and fast with a piano and four performers who can belt, mug, and mimic with razor precision...Ultimately, Phoenix Theatre Company isn’t simply presenting a roast; it’s a roast with affection, aimed at a Broadway that’s gone glossy and corporate. But it never forgets that under all the glitter and gimmicks, there's still a heartbeat worth celebrating." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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