A New York Musical Festival alumnus: In this new tuner, drought, desperation, and a prophet’s promise of Paradise set a ragtag group of wayward souls on a Dust Bowl journey into the desert.
Read more Show lessSee it if you like musicals that pull from other music genres and stray from a traditional Broadway feel
Don't see it if You don't like folk-type shows or slightly cliched story lines that feel more like a classic novel than a new-age musical
See it if exquisite folk singing, great musicians (unnecessarily) modern dancers. Special shout out to Garth Taylor (next stop broadway!)
Don't see it if if you don't like cabaret seating (long tables for 8) & 2-drink minimums
See it if You like good blue grass/country music beautifully performed.
Don't see it if You don't like blue grass or country music or expect a clear narrative.
See it if You want to hear some good musicians who have a lot of heart and good voices
Don't see it if You want a plot or good acting
See it if you like bluegrass music enough to overlook that this is a concept album that's yet to figure out a workable script or believable characters
Don't see it if you'll be bothered by a script that feels shoehorned around songs (some gorgeous, others forgettable) and that tells more than it shows
See it if you enjoy folk music or want to watch a show in the early stages of its development.
Don't see it if you're looking for something polished. Don't get me wrong, this show has a lot of potential. It's just not there yet.
See it if Interested in Children of Eden meets Bright Star*. To support young, talented actor-musicians. *see Bright Star review.
Don't see it if Annoyed by a muddy sound mix that drowns out lyrics. Want songs that move a plot, not a plot mashed together to justify songs.
See it if you love alternative theater. Folk inspired score with a great cast- Kathryn Gallagher is awesome. Original approach to Dust Bowl story.
Don't see it if you are turned off by actors playing instruments or folk musicals.