NOT Special

Witty and touching, this relatable account of Melanie’s Hollywood story thus far is captivatingly clever, hilarious, raw, and relatable. Is Melanie special? Are we? Watch and learn.... full review

A fun, energetic, and relatable story of the plight of an actor grinding it out in LA. Mel crushes it!... full review

Hilarious and moving. Had me laughing out loud and crying (in a good way). For a show about not being special it certainly convinced me of how special Melanie is.... full review

A wonderful performance and experience!... full review

Loved the show! Funny and heartfelt. Melanie is, without a doubt, special.... full review

Mel is such an adept performer, such a charming, hilarious, heartfelt presence and expertly balances between the absolutely absurd and the totally understandable, relatable heartaches of being human (and a human artist). There are also SURPRISES in the show that I won't ruin but, just, wow. ... full review

Impressed with every aspect of this production. Excellent use of the stage in every way. Well done and Brava to all.... full review

QUALITY! This show is expertly created and performed. ... full review

I've had the pleasure of seeing this show twice and I'll be going to see it again. Melanie delivers with a funny, heartfelt, vulnerable, and captivating performance from start to finish. It's honest, engaging, and hilarious. Go see this show! Melanie Johnson is a star!... full review

A show that speaks to any creative in this city (unless you’re a nepo baby), Mel uses both humor and vulnerability to tell her personal LA story. Her writing is sharp and she’s such a great actor to watch, showcasing different characters and turning on an emotional dime and really letting the audience feel it. I loved it. ... full review