Buffy Kills Edward: A Musical Romp

musicals and operas · wiley original musicals · Ages 21+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by RIC ALLAN

June 23, 2017
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What I liked

I loved the jokes, songs, and choreography in that order.

What I didn't like

The only thing I saw as not working was some of the humor didn’t register with those who weren’t fans/critics of the TV series and film being parodied. But hey, if you didn’t get them go to YouTube and watch the reruns already. Which brings me to the only thing I really didn’t like. The fact that this was the last presentation of the production. Please someone, pick this up.

My overall impression

I want more! Yes, I loved the Buffy series and no, not Twilight. My thoughts about it—the problem with the plot, characters and acting were all this time thought to be only mine until I realized the creator of “Buffy Kills Edward” (Laura Wiley, who should be on everyone’s Hollywood A-list) saw them too. Don’t get me wrong: All the dumb stuff with the Buffy series (and spin-off, and others) was skewered brilliantly as well.

If you are/were a fan of either show you got as many of the inside jokes you could handle, but even if not, you had to laugh.
A wonderful array of talented actors, singers, and dancers who do fight scenes? Who could ask for anything more? Truly, as the title says, “A Musical Romp” with a satirical bite! (sorry.)

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