Ben Moroski

Beau & Aero

ben moroski · June 23, 2014 certified reviewer
Too much fun. MUST-SEE Fringe event. When they come back town, I will be first in line for tickets. Lovely, hilarious, bittersweet, transcendent and beautifully grounded. "Beau & Aero" is a wonder. ... full review

Love Is.

ben moroski · June 23, 2014 certified reviewer
Anchored by powerhouse performances, "Love Is." IS a MUST-SEE event at this year's Hollywood Fringe. The specificity in the central performances is lovely and bracing. Get your tickets now. It's the only play I've seen at this year's Fringe that I immediately wanted to see again right after the lights went down. It packs a punch. It's raw. It's naked. It's visceral. It's good entertainment. It pays off. On a host of different levels. This is a sleeper hit. See it before it's gone. It'll leave you... full review

The REV at The Church of E.L.V.I.S.$.

ben moroski · June 19, 2014 uncertified reviewer
I hadn't set foot inside a church for years until I entered the Church of E.L.V.I.S.$. last week. And boy, am I glad I finally did. Markhum is a gifted performer who sends up the religious establishment, pop culture and anything else that falls under his gaze. Why was real church never this much fun? I laughed my ass off and enjoyed every minute of this show. A blast. Like nothing else at the Fringe this year. Make sure to make a little room in your heart for "The Rev."... full review

"The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly"

ben moroski · June 16, 2014 certified reviewer
Yes, yes, yes. Best show I've seen at the Fringe so far. Check this out. Everything a great solo performance should be. Kyla owns the stage and takes us along for the ride. Full of theatrical magic and simple brilliance, "The Mermaid Who Learned How To Fly" is a transcendent, intimate, touching, funny and profound lightning rod of a play. A definite must-see of this year's Fringe festival. ... full review

We Can Be One: A Musical About Coming Home

ben moroski · June 16, 2014 certified reviewer
Loved it. Soulful. Incredible, stripped down musical carried by great lyrics, stirring music and powerful vocals. Grab a drink and take this one in for sure. A fantastic Fringe experience.... full review

Jesus H: A Solo Play for the Zealot in all of Us

ben moroski · June 14, 2014 certified reviewer
I found "Jesus H" especially moving because of my own religious upbringing, but it is still universal in its themes, as the subtitle suggests ("for the zealot in all of us"). It is also universal in its impact. This is all credit to the fact that Mariah Freda is such a breath of fresh air as a performer. Her performance shimmers with energy, grace and specificity. Highly, highly recommended. ... full review