THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

Watching this show, I found myself suspended somewhere between a guffaw and gasp of horror the entire time. Szathmari has an insane ability to draw you into these incredibly different characters's greatest desires, teach some history and give a really good yank at your guts. A work-in-progress, I couldn't stop thinking about it for hours afterwards, and honestly still don't feel like I have fully digested it. It was such a great meal that I plan to go back for seconds. I strongly suggest you see this show, and in true form to its setting of Vegas, have a stiff drink or two beforehand. ... full review

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This is a story about 2 very different African American women trying to make it in show business in an era that was extremely racist . Jacquetta did a great job showing the trails and tribulations that this women had to go through to find acceptance . The show is a very interesting history lesson on the way things were in Las Vegas in the 1950s. It's a fun show. Go see it !... full review

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Definitely going to see this show again. Totally the reason Fringe shows rock. It says one-woman show but I feel like I saw a show with a bunch of characters. It's set in Las Vegas 1955. I love Vegas, and thought I knew Vegas, but here I was learning about the Moulin Rouge which I googgled after and it was a real casino owned by Joe Frazier the boxer and it was the first and only integrated casino. The two main characters are hilarious and have a very real feel, a couple of women who are both headed to Vegas to find fame and fortune, one as a magician, the other as a burlesquer. I even got angry when the magician started yelling at the BJ. Great story, great characters, so much fun.... full review

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I'm always a little skeptical of one person shows, but this one drew me in immediately. She has beautifully woven together the stories of two women trying to break into show business in Las Vegas in the 1950's. A captivating story teller, I quickly forgot there was just one person on the stage. Creative and entertaining, this is a show that deserves some attention.... full review

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This was both touching and hilarious. The Harriet Tubman burlesque pretty much says it all. ... full review

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Thoughtful, witty, and charming: Jacquetta has it all! Truly engaging characters, the struggling underdogs of 1950's Las Vegas. I agree with Colin that the Harriet Tubman dance made the whole play. I can't wait to see the remounted production next year! ... full review

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