REVIEW: CLP’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ is Full of Life and Laughter
Annie Schneider as Dolly Levi is casting at its finest. Annie carries the role with a duality seen in Broadway greats. She has the comedic
October 13, 2025
Annie Schneider as Dolly Levi is casting at its finest. Annie carries the role with a duality seen in Broadway greats. She has the comedic
If screwball comedy is your “aria” of interest, you should see this show which combines great dialogue and acting with exquisite timing.
The immersive experience combined with the hilarity of the material makes for a great night at the theater.
Each of the women have different personalities and are played effectively by each actress. Each has a distinctive accent based upon their nationality which works
Sister Act is 2 hours and 15 minutes long with a 15 minute intermission. The first half goes by so fast, you are surprised that
Director Bob Brunner elevates this production through numerous additional bits that leave the audience howling. Music Director Michael Kennedy harnesses a cast of powerhouse voices
Overall, this is a fun-packed musical sung and danced well with a lot of energy. The actors seem to be
enjoying their roles as
The show left me drunk on laughter and exhausted from the overwhelming energy of the cast.
This is Shakespeare that trusts its audience, trusts its actors, and trusts the joy of live theatre to do the rest.
It is not hard to understand why this play has been one of Samantha’s passion projects. Visky’s writing style is lyrical and soothing, even when addressing not-so-soothing topics.
With tons of audience involvement, it pulls you into the season with a smile.