Angel's Flight

I love the film noir genre. Love it with a passion. So I walked into Angel's Flight with a hope that I was going to enjoy what is billed as a "film noir-infused burlesque comedy" over at Three Clubs. Enjoy isn't the right word. DEVOURED is a far better choice. Angel's Flight is a BLAST and a gem of a parody of the film noir genre. Take a character determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. Take women who seem determined to either get in his way or make his life hell. Take some mobster-types who want to beat him up. And some cop-types who want to do the same. And then just mix it all up with some comedy and a LOT of alliteration. And you've got Angel's flight. Lots of laughs in all the right places. LOTS of dames with curves. Also in al... full review

Matt Ritchey and Benjamin Schwartz have teamed up to write a highly successful blend of Noir and Comedy augmented by Burlesque and live music. Schwartz seems able to do justice to whatever genre he wants to write, between his Tarantinoesque "Zip Ties" in 2015 and now "Angel's Flight", 'noir at the bar' as they call it. With an intricate plot, snappy dialogue, laughs from beginning to end, Director/Writer Ritchey has put up a stylishly Noir production, perfectly cast. From the very first moment I knew I was in for a treat. Schoen Hodges as Duff in his fedora and trench coat, along with the two seedy cops aptly played by David Garber and Benjamin Schwartz, pull us right into the Sam Spade era. The ladies from Cherry Poppins add the gli... full review

Being a fan of film noir I was excited to see Benjamin Schwartz (writer/producer/actor) and Matt Ritchey's (writer/director) take on the genre. With the dimly lit classic hollywood atmosphere of the Three of Clubs the audience is immediately drawn into the play. The venue served as a perfect backdrop for an 1940's noir play. The play is more of a comedic homage than a silly satire. You know the writers appreciate, love and know the genre. The writing is sharp, funny and moves the story along quickly. The actors are top notch, the choreography is fantastic, with strong costumes and there are more memorable puns than the movie Airplane. If you enjoy witty writing, sharp acting, mysteries and have nostalgia for classic films and hollywood yo... full review

Holy crap, I loved this play! I had no idea what I was going to see, but it was everything I didn't know I wanted it to be and more. If you like laughing, bawdy jokes, and sequins, you will love this show. I seriously can't say enough good things about this show. Go see it or I'll slap you with a fish. ... full review

It was a lukewarm night in the city if broken dreams when I decided to stumble into the 3 of clubs. The lights were set to the period and the actors were all in the mood to groove. I watched the show, eyes fixated on the boozy lead, stumbling through classic troupe after another. The lava lamp of lights and sounds sucked me into a blur of nostalgia and puns that I haven't felt since my 5th grade science class. And I mean that in the best damn way. If I had a drink for every laugh I would have been just as drunk as any day ending in y. A hard boiled script and very on game directing made this who dunnit a pure delight, unlike my divorce from Mary St.James....but no need to go into that humdinger. My eyes weeped, my lips quivered and I laugh... full review

It is very well cast. Everyone gives 100% and is so committed to the style. Sarah Haworth, Schoen Hodges and Alli Miller are all terrific in their roles, and my god, the costumes! (That shouldn't have been in the same sentence, but I just remembered how amazing they were as I was typing.) Matt Ritchey has done an excellent job orchestrating quite a large cast and playing to all of their strengths. Also, there is much movement, and it is all purposeful. None of it is extraneous. Ben Schwartz and Matt Ritchey have written a very witty, exciting script and story. I love watching the Cherry Poppins girls do just about anything, but this was a unique light to see them in, and it was great! Go see this show! ... full review

When stupidity is done well, you have ANGEL’S FLIGHT. The show pays off immediately with the dynamic movie style opening credits. From there there’s nothing to do but be rewarded with sultry sounds, dancing legs, and bad jokes (that are the best jokes). And you’ll be in on the joke for the whole ride, but just in case you get lost in the world too much, they’ll break down that 4th wall with a devilish grin. This show brilliantly puts to use (and makes fun of) some of my favorite theatre mechanisms – I love a darn good scored car scene. This is a funny and highly stylized Detective Noir from the writing, to the character commitment, to the staging and lighting. It was a real treat to see the Cherry Poppins girls take on this genre, swarming a... full review

Fun irreverent look at Hollywood film noir... full review

Just see it. Seriously, as usual I was impressed with the writing and the jokes. It has the perfect amount of camp, seriousness and smarts. ... full review

A great time.... full review