Starting Here, Starting Now

Entertaining, Funny, Refreshing, Indulgent, Enchanting

March 19th, 2016

See it if you liked York's Closer Than Ever a few years ago, you are a fan of Maltby & Shire, like great voices, see rising star Bobby Conte Thornton

Don't see it if you are not a fan of reviews, don't like story songs, expect a little more meat in your shows

Robbie
New York City
Male

398 reviews

Dull, Amateurish, Disappointing, Slow

March 13th, 2016

See it if you don't have the Cd of the original cast recording. The original cast was so much better than this one.

Don't see it if amateur theatre is not your thing. Needs pacing, recasting.

Ztrain
New York City

420 reviews

Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

March 19th, 2016

See it if You love seeing three talented performers sing and make you smile. Great voices, fun engaging show.

Don't see it if You don't like romantic comedies and good songs.

Hannah W
New York City
25-34 | Female

246 reviews

Delightful, Great staging, Great writing, Quirky

March 15th, 2016

See it if you want to see a show of acted songs, but don't need a full plot to run though the whole show.

Don't see it if you are a plot person.

aKa Ms. Smarty Pants
New York City
50-64 | Female

132 reviews

Delightful, Refreshing, Intelligent

March 24th, 2016

See it if you missed it the first time it played! The music is beautiful, the lyrics intelligent, the performers delightful. A lovely evening.

Don't see it if you're looking for something to just wash over you. You'll want to listen to the lyrics -- this is intelligent, fun, beautiful, delightful.

Steve 6053

50-64 | Male

157 reviews

During previews

Nostalgic

March 12th, 2016

See it if you love Maltby and Shire. I really enjoyed hearing the whole score performed live. Always loved the score but never have seen a production

Don't see it if you're expecting a reinvention of the material.

Critic Reviews (6)

Monica Charline Brown |

March 15th, 2016

"The songs are just really splendid...The trio is versatile and full of life, eagerly and originally taking on the new character each song brings...They have comedic timing way beyond their years. Most of all, they simply tell the story the song yearns to tell through the canvas that is uniquely ...
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Theatre Reviews Limited

Joseph Verlezza |

March 14th, 2016

"'Starting Here, Starting Now' passes the test of time with high marks as it explores the trials and tribulations of love, relationships, and self-discovery...The cast of three are all talented and capable...These three are generous performers and understand collaboration as they fuse their indiv...
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Suzanna Bowling |

March 15th, 2016

"Charlotte Maltby impresses with every number. Her acting is spot on, her stunning range is shown off to the hilt and her presence captivates…Krystal Joy Brown and Bobby Conte Thornton are slightly uneven…[Director] Maltby interprets his own songs with comedic flair…This show is for anyone who lo...
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William Wolf |

March 14th, 2016

"The York Theatre Company has unfurled a revival of 'Starting Here, Starting Now' and the result is delightful. Not only does Maltby, Jr. astutely direct the show, but one of the three winsome stars is the lyricist-director’s daughter, Charlotte Maltby. She’s a knockout of a performer with a love...
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