The Boys from Syracuse

See it if you love Rodgers&Hart and want to see one of their funniest. The intelligence level of the libretto puts 2018 shows to shame. Run to see it!

Don't see it if You need traditional (read same old, same old) treatments to your revivals. This was a chancy thing to do, and it succeeded magnificently.

Also WOW!!!!!! Musicals Tonight is one of the mainstays for producing quality revivals, and they really outdid themselves this time. The practically all-male cast worked beautifully, and the talent level on the stage was almost blinding. Notables worthy of applause were an unrecognizable Adam Shapiro as a shrewish wife and the always joyful Josh Weldon as one of the male lead twins delivers all the humor possible. He was sensational in Cagney, and one-ups himself here. I've seen this show several times, and this was by far the best--loose and irreverent, yet totally devoted to the vision of the creators. Next up for MT is Anything Goes, which based on last year's attempt, is bound to be another thrilling production. What they do on one of the smallest stages is absolutely miraculous.

It closes this weekend, so get yourself there, or live in regret.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a new take on a very old musical

Don't see it if You don't like men in drag

See it if You love Rogers and a Hart and camp and slap-stick and cross-dressing and vogueing and great songs and did I say camp?

Don't see it if If you like your musicals straight, literally and figuratively.

Also This is definitely not your grand-fathers "The Boys From Syracuse". It's stripped down,souped up and sassy. Based on Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, this production takes the Elizabethan tradition of an all-male company and turns it on it's head. It's raucous, bawdy and very funny. Kudos to Mal Miller and the whole gang for a terrific entertainment.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a fresh take on a classic musical comedy. Outrageous and campy and fun.

Don't see it if you prefer fully staged traditional musicals or are seeking a drama.

Also This production might as well be called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Syracuse. Pure burlesque with most of the female roles being played by male actors.... Read more Read less

See it if You'd like to see a original and creative 'take' on a Rodgers and Hart classic with a wonderful score.

Don't see it if Farce is not your thing.

See it if you want to see a seldom-produced, obscure musical (which is Musicals Tonight's forte). Actors try gamely but not Rogers & Hart's finest.

Don't see it if you mind bare bones staging, costumes. 1 or 2 memorable songs but otherwise dated, confusing. Based on Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors.