An Axemas Story NYC Reviews and Tickets
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See it if need a cozy LOL mood boost for the holidays. Funny writing & acting with raunchy entertaining songs 1 after another. Never a dull moment.
Don't see it if not into shoestring budget shows, small venue or raunchy holiday theme. But this small show is big in LMAO entertainment, music & fun puns!
See it if you want to see a comedic thriller about trees having a good life...until Christmas season.
Don't see it if you do not want to see to downside of having live trees for Christmas.
See it if you want to kick off the holidays with a fun show, with some good writing and an energetic cast singing some familiar tunes w/new words.
Don't see it if you do not like mixing sappy violence with your enjoyment of the holidays. It fades a bit and wears on you a little even though only 90 mins
See it if It was a unique and fun show even with one man down
Don't see it if If you don’t like vulgarity and sexual innuendos
See it if You bring an open mind and sense of humour to support an enthusiastic young cast in an original and creative (albeit messy) new musical
Don't see it if You find more annoyance than amusement in a string of tired 80s references presented as "jokes". You expect more slashing than silliness. Read more
See it if a very well sung, original funny show. U won't mind a sophomoric plot, way too many tree jokes and repetitive sight gags.
Don't see it if Raunchier than I expected. Partly because the opening night crowd was VERY loud, it was impossible to hear some of the lyrics. It was trite
See it if A fun Xmas alternative with potential in future iterations. Come in pre-gamed.
Don't see it if Props, staging, choreography improvement will take the show to a different level. Some scenes were confusing and chaotic right now.
See it if You want something full of heart and love and vulgarity and laughs. You like electric theatrical experiences in intimate venues.
Don't see it if You are uncomfy with sexual elements and dark humor. If you want a Broadway-type scale.
Critic Reviews (4)
"Despite its fairy-tale plot, Axemas isn’t really suitable for children because of language and sexual situations, but everyone else will find something amusing in this rag-taggle production. 'An Axemas Story' could use some tightening and more professional looking scenery, but it’s tongue-in-cheek fun, nevertheless. The score is beautifully played under the musical direction of Sara Linger and the keyboard expertise of Buck McDaniel."
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“Directed and choreographed by Mackenna Goodrich, the show moves along at a rapid-fire pace, so that everyone - can be done in 85 minutes...Is there an actual moral to this musical? Find out for yourself in the hysterically silly and highly entertaining ‘An Axemas Story’.”
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“...’Axemas Story’ is an anti-holiday musical. It zings Christianity without being offensive and manages, in 18 zany musical numbers, to present a point-of-view rarely addressed in holiday shows...’An Axemas Story’ is geared to those who prefer naughty to nice and want to spice up the season with a healthy dollop of irreverence.”
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“The production boasts some pleasingly splattery moments, and there are as many 80s references as puns, adding extra fun for those who catch them, as well as a good dose of metatheatrical comedy. The cast is marvelous, with almost everyone playing multiple roles...The songs, ranging from rock- or synth-inflected numbers to ballads, are both hilarious and memorable, terrifically complemented by Mackenna Goodrich's expressive and entertaining choreography.”
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