Obie-winning South African performer Thuli Dumakude (a longtime Rafiki in Broadway's 'The Lion King') leads an international ensemble of female singers in this multicultural holiday celebration. More…
'Sing!' combines traditional American holiday music with the joyous songs and dances of a South African township Christmas celebration. Songs are performed in English and Zulu, and accompanied by a live band.
See it if Catchy upbeat music by 4 singers, a drummer, and an instrumentalist, interspersed with interesting South African cultural stories.
Don't see it if You are looking for an overall dramatic narrative.
See it if you want to smile from ear to ear for 90 minutes; you want to see performers enjoying themselves and you want to escape the season doldrums
Don't see it if If you are looking for a play, this is more of a concert; you do not want to have fun or sing Xmas songs along with the performers;
See it if you enjoy South African music in a casual intimate format with fun audience participation.
Don't see it if you're expecting traditional holiday music or a polished performance.
Also Up front we were told that this show was put together as a last minute... Read more Read less
See it if Want an uplifting amazing night of theatre. I even sang when Santa Claus is coming to town into the mic. That's how inspiring this is. Sing
Don't see it if See it.
See it if you want to be lifted out of your seat by powerful singing and master musicians
Don't see it if if you don't like some audience participation, expect something totally scripted, or don't appreciate music from other cultures.
Also I had a smile on my face all night and was swaying and tapping my feet... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy South African music and personality.
Don't see it if you have no interest in the South African beat.
See it if Enjoy cultural music
Don't see it if If you are looking for a glamorous stage production
See it if You enjoy South African music
Don't see it if You are expecting a highly polished production
Also If she forgets the Mandela song, remind her! Beautiful and moving
See it if you like audience interaction and you'd like to see a holiday concert that combines Western and African musical traditions.
Don't see it if audience interaction makes you uncomfortable, you don't like sing alongs, and you need a story.
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See it if you want to hear good singing and sing along for 2 songs
Don't see it if you only like to see things you already know about
See it if Like Wonderful African singing, and audience participation. Learning about a new culture. Excellent singing voices, by the 3 women. Fun
Don't see it if Don't like the African dialect, a lot of different instruments, being played, bt 2 people.
See it if You want to really 'have some fun!', as she says in the show. If you want something outside the box for the holidays, this is for you.
Don't see it if Take a chance! Just go!!
See it if You love great singing
Don't see it if you are not fond of other non-American cultures
See it if ...you like world music, appreciate timeless folksongs, enjoy audience participation, like your heart warmed by universal human experiences.
Don't see it if ...you expect dialog, fancy costumes, staging or musical arrangements, name stars.
See it if you want a concert with bits of storytelling, rather than an actual play or musical. There's not much of a fourth wall here, either.
Don't see it if You prefer conventional theatre.
See it if See it for the pure joy you will get in glistening to this group. They will transport you to a whole new level of delight.
Don't see it if See it!!! You won't be sorry. I cannot imagine anyone not being delighted and moved by the singers.
Also Thule Dumakinde and her small but magical group performed the best mul... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a great female vocalist and performer, Thuli Dumakude
Don't see it if You're sure you don't enjoy African music.
See it if you enjoy high energy musical performances. The show combines South African traditional songs and instruments with Christmas carols.
Don't see it if you expect a plot or characters. This is a variety show with storytelling, singing and dancing as well as audience participation.
See it if You want to hear world music performed by great singers & musicians. You want a joyful celebration for the holidays
Don't see it if You have no interest in world music. You want a big show w/elaborate sets & costumes.
See it if You want a lovely 90 minute escape from holiday/winter blues, enjoy music from around the world and are ready to be transported. Loved it.
Don't see it if Don't enjoy S. African culture, playful audience participation, want big production, or don't like world music. Want traditional Amer. Xmas.
Also A group of five of us saw this together and we all loved it. Thuli Dum... Read more Read less
See it if You want to experience a mostly joyous, infectious and thoroughly enjoyable program of songs from South Africa performed by a great cast.
Don't see it if I really wish everyone would see it. It's that good.!
See it if You want to be blown away. You want to enjoy some great singing and dancing. You want to hear a great story of South African Celebration.
Don't see it if You don't want to hear a concert with great singing and dancing. You do not want to smile and enjoy yourself. You do not want to celebrate.
Also Amazing. Absolutely magnificent. Beautiful voices and great dancing. T... Read more Read less
See it if you are enchanted by authentic S. African song/dance, enthusiastically and masterfully executed. Pure joy for the holidays. Cure for malease
Don't see it if you do not enjoy African music or dance or are racist or America-centric.
See it if you want to see a jovial,spirited, and refreshing performance by Thuli Dumakude and the talented singers of this show.A festive celebration!
Don't see it if I can not think of any reason not to see this show.See it!