Daryl White
I really enjoyed the concept and theme of this show. I don't think making it a musical worked out for the best. The songs didn't really stay with me. They do convey some of the emotional tone but the best moments are just in the regular dialogue. The actors did a good job conveying the brave optimism and cynicism of their characters. The venue is a limitation. It was hard to see the stage from near the back, so you need to lineup early.
I wanted to like this more. The cast boasts a lot of vocal talent and I like Gilbert and Sullivan. The songs in the show are very well done (though my favourite wasn't a G&S one). But I found the set had some limitations for separating the play from the plays within and the scenes between the musical numbers weren't strong enough to build a compelling story. I would recommend to any musical fans who want the songs and don't need much from the narrative.
So much voice talent on the stage was striking and some very great jokes. I loved the Rodgers and Hammerstein connections and trying to pick out the original songs but you can definitely enjoy this if you don't know any of the source material. There were some tech issues with the mics and sound effects but they didn't really affect my enjoyment. The rendering of RoboCop was fantastic!
My wife and I loved this show! It's a great concept and executed brilliantly with clever props. I haven't seen O'Hara before but he is fantastic as Dr. Gooseberry. The venue was fairly flat but we could still see more than enough from the back half to follow along.
It's well-paced and Einarson is very funny and relatable. The jokes should appeal to most, but most important for me was what Einarson is sharing. If you know anyone with an ADHD diagnosis (my son in my case), this show offers a relatable perspective of how they experience the world.