Carnival!
Music
& Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Book by Michael Stewart
Based on material by Helen Deutsch
Audience
Reviews
Reviewed by Pat Baxter, Rockaway, NJ
| A PERFECT PRODUCTION! I can't begin to
express the joy, wonder and pathos of this amazing show.
I just saw it for the second time, and was even more excited
about it! It has everything: heart-felt acting, magnificent
voices, audience involvement, ideal sets, marvelous costumes,
a remarkable orchestra that sounded much larger than its
nine components......... the list is endless. ALL the
cast were so terrific, but I must single out Robert Cuccioli,
Kate Dawson, Paul Mullins and Michael Medeiros for special
tribute. The songs were so moving that I'm really sorry
there was no cast album to purchase. This is an extraordinary
production, and a great way to open the Festival's 40th
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| Photo © Gerry Goodstein |
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Reviewed by Lottie Carlin, Lodi, NJ
I LOVED IT!!!!!! The size of theater was perfect, with performers
coming down the aisle it was like the audience was in the
show! Robert Cuccioli was amazing! He was great as the voice
of the puppets... It was great.. that was one of the best
parts. I also loved when he sang " Her face" "Lili" was also
wonderful! All in all the production was fabulous!!! The whole
cast works hard and has sooooooo much fun with it!!
Reviewed by Casey O'Brien, Avenel, NJ
I just came home from seeing the play & thought it was
absolutely wonderful. All the actors portrayed their characters
with such depth & emotion that it made me want to see
the show again. So I bought tickets for the 18th! Robert Cuccioli
& Kate Dawson have beautiful voices and their duet brought
tears to my eyes. Tina Stafford as Rosalie certainly knew
how to make me laugh!(Just like Robert knew how to make me
cry.) My compliments to the festival for another truly wonderful
production!
Reviewed by Kristine H., Montville, NJ
Kate Dawson is an absolute dream! She was an amazing Lili
- I couldn't have asked for more. But if I COULD, it would
be to be blessed with another amazing performance by the great
Paul Mullins. What a treat to see such talent together!
Reviewed by Dan Balogh, Madison, NJ
My only previous exposure to this story was from the M-G-M
musical "Lili," which I saw years ago and which I thought
was enjoyable enough, though nowhere near the caliber of some
of the other M-G-M musicals. My wife and I agree that this
production is much more enjoyable than the film. Robert Cuccioli
is terrific as Paul (better than Mel Ferrer), and the songs
are winners. My wife and I even discussed seeing it again
-- something we haven't done for any production in well over
10 years. Great job folks!
Reviewed by Susie Thomas, Rahway, NJ
I have the seen the play twice already & have tickets
for another performance next week. The actors are all so wonderful
that I discover something new each time I attend! I think
that Robert Cuccioli, Kate Dawson, Tina Sterling, Paul Mullins
& Michael Medeiros are all wonderful in their roles. I
found it to be an emotion filled play where I could both laugh
& cry throughout the perfomance yet always leave wanting
more. The singing is superb & the entire carnival-like
setting makes for a very enjoyable evening. My congratulations
to everyone for a job well done!
Reviewed by Karen Plesher, Colonia, NJ
This is the third play I have seen Robert Cuccioli perform
here but this is the FIRST time I have seen the play three
times! I loved everything about it. I think everyone involved
did such a wonderful job with this production!! The acting
was wonderful & the singing made me wish that I could have
found a cast album for sale in the lobby. What a perfect way
to enjoy a summer evening! Thank you cast & crew for 3
memorable evenings of great entertainment.
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