“In a world where you can be anything, be punctual.” Abby Solomon

From the moment this Archie inspired musical began, it was clear Rivercity the Musical wasn’t taking itself too seriously. Set in a high school, this musical shows an intentionally exaggerated, cartoon-like style of comedy. With a standout live band, with a triad of talented musicians Jyn-Ting Ying, Shawn Gan, and Aaron Addorisio. They helped to tie the whole musical together, bringing a certain energy to the performance and made the musical numbers feel more lively. The production also used exaggerated sound effects throughout the performance, adding to the playful and cartoon-like atmosphere of the show, giggle. Bringing a comic like atmosphere that only added another layer to the show's humour. Additionally, one other standout vocalist was B. Cooper, played by Renee DeSilva Bissell, whose vocal skills added much character to the show.

However, the show was not always successful for me, with much of the humor being more childish and certain repetitive moments became more difficult for me to connect to the production and is particularly more inclined to appeal to a younger audience. Especially throughout the show, where there were several mic mishaps that were slightly distracting from the audience's perspective. Still the cast handled it smoothly without letting these difficulties take away from the show, and it is perfect for those who enjoy a playful, over-the-top comedy, there is certainly something to enjoy.