A darkly funny, romantic haunt of a play, The House Always Wins mixes up multiple genres to resounding success. Strong performances and beautiful music carry this fun, spooky entry to Fringe....
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Carli Wright is delightful at the center of this spooky-coded musical tale that addresses communication, motivation, and manifestations of the love we need vs what we're looking for. Would love to see her make this a full-length piece!...
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If you want a genre-bending folk musical about a murderous haunted house, family curses, and romantic entanglements, then The House Always Wins is the show for you!...
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What a lovely and fresh show! The House Always Wins contains a delightfully twisted sense of humor, mesmerizing music, brilliant acting, and snappy writing that arrests the audience’s attention. And underneath all the haunting and verbal fencing between the ghostly lead (Meredith) and her unsuspecting victims is a deeper exploration of regret, love, and second chances. This show is a must see!...
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certified reviewerJune 14, 2026
I felt that some of the songs were catchy and enjoyed the harmonizing.
The story didn’t really make a lot of sense and was hard to follow. It felt more like a compilation of songs that then was turned into a play. It didn’t feel like it flowed very well. The ending was confusing.
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"The House Always Wins" is a kooky and spooky ghost story that upends what a haunted house could be. Through comedy, songs, and even a PowerPoint, the show takes the audience through a journey of curses and heartbreak, but with a light enough tone that there’s still room for laughter. ...
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certified reviewerJune 08, 2026
A charming piece featuring some phenomenal original music....
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