Nicola Michaud

What a great retelling of the classic Wizard of Oz story in a new setting! Watching one man seamlessly shift to many characters so well was really impressive. My 6 year old wasn’t such a fan of the one man show but my 10 year old and I both loved it. This is a show that I would say is good for anyone that has seen and loved the original and also wants to admire the commitment shown to do a one man show with many characters done well. The actor briefly talked to the audience after the show and his genuine appreciation for us to come was so heartfelt it made me want to tell everyone to come out to support him. Nice to have a wholesome palate cleanser at the fringe and this show fits the bill.

This is what a kid fringe show should have… lots of laughs and engagement for kids, a plot for adults to enjoy, and an important life lesson taught. The short king actor reminded me of Zac Galifinakis with his dead pan humor. My kids were up and out of their seats participating multiple times throughout the 45 minute long show. The moral of the story center’s around learning how to grieve the loss of a beloved family member. This was done with humor but also I felt the genuine feelings of the actor and almost cried relating to the same type of loss at the end of the show. High recommend to bring a kiddo to or for someone needing some help with their own processing grief.

Insurance fraud, secrets from the past, and testing how strong a relationship is. This show was dramatic and intense at times, but also hilarious. It used the venue space so perfectly to add to the story. A great addition to fringe. Getting to watch Waffle Bird was also an added bonus. Yum! Go 30 mins before to get your food and get a good seat near the window.

I will preface that I am biased given I’m such a fan of the Hogwarts universe that I have a deathly hallows tattoo. Saying that, this is exactly what I want a parody to look like. The show still had its own story, but also had plenty of jokes and comments geared towards the original content nerd. The writing, directing, acting, and vocals were well done. A particular standout was Hagrid. How could one ever not love him?! Young gay teacher Dumbledore was also hilarious. I love how this added more to explain how evil Tom ended up being. Lastly, I love that some proceeds of the show are going to trans support organizations, given the harm that the original content writer has done to that community.

I expected educational techno pop fun learning about Eurovision and I got that, but I also got an honest look at the performers coming to being his most true self. That was an unexpected bonus. The performance shows that one can be open and honest with showing who they are and what they are passionate about in the most refreshing way. A delightful hour in the French district.

This show about a past best friend of the bride going to her destination wedding in Mexico was funny, relatable, and also pulled at the heart strings. There is a Spotify soundtrack to go with the show my teenage self needs to download. I saw myself so much in the main character that it made me start questioning if I have a problem, but “it’s not a problem unless it’s a problem”. This one woman show never dragged or lulled. It was entertaining from start to end. Recommend!

A show that highlights the positive mentality and underside beneath it that is pushed through multi level marketing scams. Some funny moments but also some songs that came out of nowhere and didn’t fit in my opinion. The acting was good with characters well developed. If you have had a family member get involved in an mlm (like me) then you might relate and also cringe at this show. If you have been a part of an mlm, go watch this to relive your trauma and also laugh at your past self while being proud of getting out of it!

Gruesome! Grotesque! Great!

The hype I heard about this play lived up to the show. The set, lighting, direction, writing, and acting was all expertly delivered. The packed house was gripped by every twist and turn of Victor and Victoria’s horrifying tale of terrible things (to come for them). Find a time to see this play and buy tickets early as it is sure to sell out. Fair warning though… make sure you’re stomach is up to hearing the tale!

I really enjoyed the off broadway feel that I definitely expected with this show from NYC, but I did expect it to be much more about battling zombies than telling the rise and fall of the main character’s life. The music and lyrics were great. Vocals mostly hit the mark. Was not as dark as I hoped it would be.

This thriller what happened to the missing pop star story was polished from start to finish. The actors were sharp and emotionally engaged. The storyline was gripping. I only got a little lost in the middle for a bit. Try to make it to this one. The place was pretty packed so I wonder if it might start selling out as more reviews come out.