(From L to R) Margot Moreland, Wayne Steadman, Allan Baker, Maribeth Graham, Barry J. Tarallo and Lourelene Snedeker Critics Rating: 1 out of 5 spotlights
Mid Life! The Crisis Musical is performed by a six person cast showcasing short, musical skits about the perils of growing old.
The lyrics for most of the pieces were adorable, but the melodies were uninspiring and forgettable. The voices were weak, flat and not in sync. There was a lot of mumbling and forgotten words. One exception was Margot Moreland, who shines throughout the show with her vibrant personality and strong vocals. I Quit, performed just before intermission, was the only redeeming piece in the show. It gave me the false hope that the rest of Mid Life would be on the upswing.
The staging and lighting, as well as the entire show, reminded me of poor community theatre.
On a bright note, David Nagy, the pianist, gave his usual, fabulous performance. He’s the star of the show.
By the end of Mid Life, I felt like the crisis had passed and I had reached old age.
Mid Life! The Crisis Musical will run through August 10th at Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Mile Theatre in Coral Gables, FL. For more information about this show and their 2008-2009 season, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org
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