The Video Games

I have been hearing hype about this show for months since the audition notices came out. It was an intriguing concept and I was excited to see how it would manifest itself. It did not disappoint. The show was fledged out perfectly in terms of each character. The actors most certainly did their homework and did everything possible to make sure that these characters- characters that were beloved by so many people- were what people desired and hoped they would be. The cast was fantastic and the hosts did a brilliant job at sending the story along. The story is different every night and I can only imagine the adrenaline backstage. The audience had a blast and it was a splendid way to spend a Friday evening. Definitely go see it. Whether you are ... full review

A very fun show. Quick and relevant wit keeps you laughing, and there's no shortage of stellar fight choreography. Characters and music are well-represented and quite nostalgic for me, though you won't be lost if you have no idea who any of them are. ... full review

This is a must see for anyone who likes video games or The Hunger Games! Very funny and GREAT stage combat. It's also very interactive so the audience feels like part of the show.... full review

You probably already know know that you should see this. So short and sweet. I have almost zero exposure to The Hunger Games. I don't think this hurt me at all. I am a child of the late 80s+ video game era. This definitely heightened my enjoyment. The take away of the above is that I LOVED the concept, I was in from the pressing of *start*. The performances were quite good. In particular I enjoyed the Sheik/Zelda dynamic. But where this piece really shines (aside from its excellent fight choreography) is audience engagement. The show handled very well the balance between enough audience involvement for it to feel meaningful and impactful, without letting it bog down the experience. I genuinely want to know the roads no... full review

This show was a gamer girl's dream. The cast embodied their various characters with aplomb and flexibility, which was essential for the improvisational aspects of the show. The fight scenes were on point, the dialogue witty and at times very wicked, and the interactive aspect really added to the experience. From the writing, to the combat, to the gaming inspired accompaniment, The Video Games was layered to perfection, and left me wanting to come back again to see some of the other possible outcomes. A must see for this year's Fringe. I would hazard a guess that even the non-gamers out there would be swept up by this cast's energy and have a good time. ... full review

Very fun, and a grand surprise. The combination of iconic video game characters with the set of the Hunger Games was brilliantly done. The fight choreography is damn impressive, and most importantly fun. It is always a gem when you see a well put show and see that the actors are also enjoying the ride with you. For a fight show mix with interactive theatre, "The Video Games" is top notch, and does justice to honor their source material.... full review

A great concept brought to life using a ton of clever elements. What it needs is just a little more polish and clarity to be a truly great show. This show is full of larger-than-life personalities - video game characters, each the central figure of their respective franchises - and when you've got that many powerful personalities on stage at once, scenes need to be very clean and crisp, with clear, precise direction and blocking in order to avoid devolving into chaos. There were a few moments during group scenes with the whole cast on stage where so many things were happening at once, the experience felt overwhelming. However, once the battles began, the show fell into an entertaining rhythm, and I found myself invested in the story. The... full review

What a great concept for a show! Tons of fun seeing our favorite video game characters brought to life...and then trying to end each other. Some very clever puns, jokes and gags designed specifically for fans of the game and a great idea to have the audience voting play such a key role in the production. Some wonderful characters, especially Zelda, played by the wonderfully talented Elise Golgowski. ... full review

Really enjoyed it. Parking is a little challenging tho.... full review

I have never really been into video games, but this show delivered something so unique and smartly thought out that I had a blast nonetheless (and even got a lot of the jokes!) The blending of Hunger Games characters with classic video game characters was funny and surprising and the fight choreography was just amazing. The costuming was spot on. So many great details in both the writing and production. The interactive elements are also super fun! ... full review