Winter is Coming: A Musical Parody

musicals and operas · mb stage productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by BENJAMIN LARIVIERE

June 19, 2016 certified reviewer
tagged as: musical · riot · hilarious · stark · lannister · whores

What I liked

The music. Oh my god, the music. Hilarious lyrics, beautiful score, it’s the star of the show. The actors nail their roles for the most part, acting, singing, dancing, it’s all fantastic.

What I didn't like

There are a few things that bothered me. It’s not really a parody, it’s more of a synopsis. The actor playing Ned Stark is the weakest link, ironically given he’s the lead, but he doesn’t listen to the other actors and he completely misses the character of Bed, even in a spoof. Catelyn Stark has two great moments of song that are both taken from her when the play doesn’t give the audience time to revel. And most of the spoken play is just taken directly from the show.

My overall impression

The show is a musical riot that will leave you chuckling and at times pumping your fist and stomping your feet. Well worth a watch. Or two. I saw it twice.

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