A Useful Life in C Major

cabaret & variety · david wheatley · United States of America

world premiere
Add Your Review

Review by BARBARA SHEPPARD

June 06, 2016
IMPORTANT NOTE: We cannot certify this reviewer attended a performances of this show because no ticket was purchased through this website or the producer has not verified they attended.

What I liked

David Wheatley’s talent is perplexing and mesmerizing. Equally compelling are his stories amidst the songs.

What I didn't like

Fifty-five minutes was not enough.

My overall impression

It’s incredible that a solitary man with a solitary instrument can so thoroughly entertain in a multitude of ways. Although I am co-producing this show, Sunday’s preview was the first time seeing it in front of an audience and I was blown away by David Wheatley’s impossible ability at the keyboard. His hilarious charisma in describing his musical journey, the history of a particular song choice, his witty take on how the world works and how adding a simple prop was a big step in the show’s development is just an example of his improvisational and charming personality all to keep the audience a part of the experience. The remaining shows may have some additional surprises and that’s actually the beauty of Wheatley’s show…he takes everyone in the theatre along for an adventurous ride not knowing what’s next except total amazement.
-Barbara Sheppard

Was this review helpful? yes · no