What I liked
The mystery, the intrigue, the powerful eclectic music and overall strong production values and performances.
What I didn't like
Can’t think of anything.
My overall impression
In the concept-driven, sonically adventurous universe of David Arkenstone, each year offers a fresh and inspiring opportunity to captivate our senses anew. Fresh off his World Entertainment Award for Best Instrumental Album for 2024’s Quest for the Runestone, the multi-Grammy nominated composer, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist takes us back to glorious 1911 Paris for Mona Lisa Missing! The Musical! – a dynamic full-on stage production about the mysterious heist of the world’s most famous painting, and the Hearst yellow journalist assigned to crack the case. From the quick tempo shifting (from pulsating to romantic) overture to the very end, Arkenstone’s music is a sweeping, triumphant blast – enhanced throughout by lyrics and extra pieces by musical theater staple Wayne Moore! – Jonathan Widran
