FreakShow Deluxe

Tony Frankel, theatre critic for Stage and Cinema here. OK, who doesn't love a freak show? There is no denying the thrill of watching folks walk on glass, pierce their bodies, lay down on a bed of nails or swallow sharp objects. For a break in the department of self-mutilation, why not throw in a card trick or two? The problem with FREAKSHOW DELUXE is that it has about as much theatricality as a Little Rascals backyard entertainment. Any great act, magician or freak, is all about the build-up. Because FreakShow changes artists with any given performance, there is no way for them to construct a viable theatrical entertainment. Except for the astoundingly fabulous piano player, this show was freaky boring: the audience had to be const... full review

Tony Frankel, theatre critic for Stage and Cinema here. Here is a link to my updated review of FREAKSHOW. http://www.stageandcinema.com/2011/07/17/hollywood-fringe-2/... full review