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Vivian Vance Alive and Well Running Chinese Take-out

Musicals & Operas · Kick Boom Theater · Ages 12+ · United States of America

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vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
JOANNA SYIEK certified reviewer June 16, 2024
A delicious theatrical treat. Striking characterizations, tight harmonies, and an overall delight. A very watchable show with a strong point of view on the media and the role it plays in our lives.... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
JOSH HILLINGER certified reviewer June 17, 2024
So glad to have sought out another awesome Kick Boom Theater show - quickly becoming a big fan. Awesome original music sung beautifully. Unique story-telling, music, and direction helps bring this quirky and compelling story to life. Funny, touching, relatable, with an important point to make about media's role in American life.... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO certified reviewer June 24, 2024
I had a great time watching this show but trying to summarize it hurts my brain. Imagine if the cards from Trivial Pursuit: 20th Century TV Edition came to life, were imbued with manic intentionality and expert choreography, then did a cabaret slash group therapy session about the imaginary faked death of a beloved TV sidekick while periodically breaking into catchy yet poignant songs and... sorry, my brain is hurting. ... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
FARAON MONREAL uncertified reviewer October 17, 2024
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
CAROL M. BECKER certified reviewer July 01, 2024
Viv would be kvelling over what can best be described as a vivacious, visceral and versatile Kickboom classic! With the talented actors displaying some gorgeous harmonies, precision movements and a flash for storytelling, Wuchte has once again proven why his brand of theatre is unlike any and all others! Long may these shows continue to thrive and flourish at the Fringe!... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
PAM EBERHARDT certified reviewer June 24, 2024
Another excellent job by Kickboom with John in the captain's chair.... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
JONAH WEILAND certified reviewer June 23, 2024
tagged as: television · Ambitious · unique
A real surprise! I was invited by a friend to this show and knew nothing going on, but by the end was charmed by the subject matter and the ambition! A truly avant-garde approach to musical theatre about an unlikely subject. A delightful evening of theater.... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
SODA PERSI certified reviewer June 23, 2024
I’ve been looking forward to the resurrection of this show since last summer and it was well worth the wait! Thank you John and cast for validating my obsession with I love Lucy and all things TV nostalgia!... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
JOHN SWISHER certified reviewer June 23, 2024
Attended 3x-show was so fast moving and frenetic, it helped a lot to catch things I’d missed in previous performances!... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out
CJ MERRIMAN theatre theater podcast certified reviewer June 21, 2024
tagged as: Nick at Nite · musical · movement
I always know a Kickboom show! Cool look at television, nostalgia and obsession through movement and song.... full review
vivian vance alive and well running chinese take-out