Final Girl: The Musical

Musicals & Operas · callie ott · Ages 15+ · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere
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final girl: the musical

Review by JAMES FERRERO

June 17, 2024 certified reviewer
tagged as: musical · one woman · Horror · solo show

What I liked

Callie pulls off an incredible balancing act of humor, vulnerability, two different characters, and singing in multiple genres with sure-handed finesse. The “final girl” aesthetic is a great entry point into subject matter far darker and more frightening than any movie.

What I didn't like

The simplicity worked fine, but it would be cool to see how more elaborate lights and sound could further enhance this world.

My overall impression

Final Girl: The Musical lures you in with a classic horror trope. But the result is something far more complex, funny, and heartbreaking than you expect. Callie Ott takes command of the stage and never gives it up in a compelling performance that will stay with me for a while.

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