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CLARKE MADDOX
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June 28, 2025
It was a great show with all the necessary components for an exciting story. The music was fun packed with energetic '80s hits that not only set the tone but also moved the plot forward in a clever way.. You can tell the cast is having a great time too which only makes it more enjoyable....
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SAMANTHA BOWLING
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June 28, 2025
Best musical of the fringe! The writing is awesome and so so funny, great jokes, I dont think I stopped giggling once the show started I was just so delighted by what I was seeing. The music! Omg the music was incredible, such a strong soundtrack and the songs are so catchy. The acting is awesome—the fun the actors are having on stage is so contagious. Great singing, great acting, great writing, great music—From top to tail I was having an awesome time in the audience. ...
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HAILEY MCAFEE
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June 27, 2025
Wow wow wow. This musical was so well executed! I'm not a video game person so I wasn't sure I would be able to relate to the story, but this show is about following your dreams and finding your people which anyone can relate to. The songs were so catchy and the dialogue was hilarious, I really think this show has legs, and I sincerely hope someone gives them money to produce it on a larger scale. One of the best nights I've had at the theater in a while. ...
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DAVID HAVERTY
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June 26, 2025
Best Musical written all over it. Classic 80 vibe with standard musical theatre numbers and choreography. The music and lyrics are so much fun, AMAZING casting and performances. Do no miss this. ...
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BENJAMIN B
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June 25, 2025
This is a polished, heartwarming, and Broadway-ready…it could be on Broadway right now. It’s smart, campy 80s nostalgia with real emotional pull. The cast is stellar, the staging is clean, and the songs hit like power anthems. This show could easily jump to Broadway tomorrow and be a hit. It’s the kind of musical that grabs you—and never lets go....
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CASEY BUXTON-DEAN
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June 23, 2025
In this new musical One Up, you get to follow the journey of a female navigating the male dominated world of video gaming. It is such a tight and clean show with fantastic choreography, hilarious characters, and stunning costuming.
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KRIS BUXTON-DEAN
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June 23, 2025
One Up is a very cleanly directed, highly polished musical! The 1980s world building is on point. James Beardsley and Erik Olson were particularly brilliant as they shine in comedic supporting roles with tremendous heart. Watching this show feels like witnessing an old school musical theater classic....
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JON ZUCKER
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June 22, 2025
This charm bomb put a smile on our faces the entire time. I hope more people get to enjoy it for years to come. It's that good. ...
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ANONYMOUS
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June 22, 2025
One Up: The Musical does just as it's name implies - it gives everyone who watches it some extra life! This show is pure fun and good vibes and makes for a great night out. ...
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LAURA WILEY
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June 22, 2025
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A can’t-miss musical this year! Bringing back the fun and joy of Fringe musicals and showing what can be accomplished when you have an excellent team. Loved the actors in this show so much, they really brought so much heart and humor into their performance, and who doesn’t like an 80’s throwback? ...
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