My overall impression
I am not one to normally post my reviews in a public way. I am picky about what I like and even more so about what I actually enjoy when it comes to live theater. This show, however, has made me rethink this. I am constantly in search of new and provocative material and this one meets the grade. The basis of this show is a musical review. Six performers take you through their journey with new and inspiring music, along with the help of one talented musician, Gregory Nabours. His music is the stuff audiences think about after and performers clamber to sing themselves. It’s funny, dramatic, insightful, and touching. The direction for this piece is equally flattering. Patrick Pearson allows the music to take us on a journey, rather than the director forcing us to follow him. The music is the real star but the singers certainly shine as well. With songs and lyrics that are completely new and provocative, one can’t help but tap their foot or squeeze the hand next to them as tingles run up their spine. This new show does have it’s hiccups though. The story of the six characters have a bit of developing to do, but in time this story will be one that people talk about for ages. There is no holding back The Trouble With Words because the opportunity to see this incredible selection will undoubtedly continue for quite some time.
