My overall impression
Open Mike never fails to tug on the heart strings. His story is one that many will be able to relate to, yet its also a unique one to be heard. Mike has taken all the potential negatives in his life and turned them into a gem of a one-man show. Cline has proved that he is a survivor and allows himself to truly relive his life story, which makes for the most compelling experience. But, that’s not all. While it could potentially be a very depressing narrative, Cline brings in his own unique personality to keep the audience laughing, as well as feeling the tender moments. Director Randy Brenner keeps the show moving with often clever and interesting staging, also including some fantastic musical numbers that easily meld into the story. This show definitely gets two thumbs up from me!
