SHAKESLESQUE (To Thine Own Cherry Be True)

cabaret & variety · cherry poppins productions | cpc theater · Ages 21+ · United States of America

world premiere
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ESTHER MIRA certified reviewer June 14, 2017
Oh how I love me some Cherry Poppins! I honestly can't remember the last time I've had this much fun at a Fringe show (well, probably the last time I saw CPP, heh!). Seriously, if you have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing this phenomenal company, do yourself a favor and RUN don't walk to Three Clubs to see their next performance! This clever take on the Bard is brilliant, and I love the different intertwining storylines, the comedy and the twist at the end! Not to mention the incredible dancing, singing and acting--this show has it all! A truly amazing sight to see! ... full review
REBECCA WALACH certified reviewer June 17, 2017
tagged as: Burleseque · comedy · singing · dancing · phenomenal
Another amazing show from Cherry Poppins! The show was spectacular! The singing, dancing, costumes and acting was phenomenal. There is so much talent in one room. My heart is full from this show. ... full review
JEFF LAUB certified reviewer June 20, 2017
Every year the Cherries improve and innovate, and they do not disappoint with Shakeslesque, an uproarious, witty, and surprisingly haunting journey through the bawdy and beautiful world of Shakespeare. ... full review
LAUREN FLANS certified reviewer June 21, 2017
GO SEE THIS SHOW!!! My favorite thing I've seen this Fringe :) *So* smart and funny; I was DEEPLY impressed by the number of Shakespeare puns. Was expecting to just see a burlesque show, but was treated to an intricate plot (within-a-plot, no less!), fleshed out characters, creative song covers, and some *truly* excellent singing! And the burlesque which anchors all of it is fantastic as well. The script is laugh-out-loud funny, and I say that as someone who *hates* that expression. The performers are across-the-board GREAT, and a number of them are truly gifted at comedic timing. Again: GO SEE THIS SHOW, whether you are familiar with burlesque or not (I wasn't). It is smart and sexy and *hilarious*. Really cannot stress enough how much fun ... full review
JESSE FIENE certified reviewer June 22, 2017
You only have one more chance to see this show in the fringe festival 6/23/17 at 11:00pm. I suggest you go see it if you haven't. Such an enjoyable show. Buy your tickets now cause they will probably sell out fast. Every aspect of the show from the lighting to music to costumes to dance to acting was all amazing and I'm so glad I got a chance to see this show. Great job cast and crew. Your hard work and dedication are really showing. Awesome job everybody. Thank you for an enjoyable night. ... full review
DANNY FETTER certified reviewer June 22, 2017
The Cherries never cease to amaze me! Ever since I was introduced to them last year, I have been a die hard CP fan. I even had the honor to perform with them. Now although the talented women and men of the cherries are talented (AF!) this show manged to exceed my already high expectations and put them on another level. From the witty writing, amazing costumes, pitch perfect solos and harmonies, and great comedic acting. I was mind boggled and floored at how well this show was executed. Shakespeare is head banging in his grave in appreciation. You only have one more chance to see it so if you haven't, run Forrest run! I love Cherry Poppins! Always have and always will.... full review
MOLLY DWORSKY certified reviewer June 22, 2017
The choreography was polished, the singing was rockstar, the actors were fully committed, on point, and SEXY AS HELL, and the story was wild and creative and Shakespearian and tracked well (not to mention funny AF). Awesome show. Super professional quality. Kudos to you all! Highly recommended!... full review
KELLY MULLIS certified reviewer June 22, 2017
I loved every bit of this fabulous show. The songs, the wonderful singing, the dancing, the costumes, the choreography of so many characters, the storyline! It was all fantastic. The writer and director, Allie Miller, is a sheer brilliant genius to come up with such a fun filled visual masterpiece. I smiled the whole time. ... full review
BOB LEGGETT indie voice blog certified reviewer June 22, 2017
This show deserves a category of its own - there is nothing like a Cherry Poppins show. See our full review at Indie Voice Blog.... full review
NIKKI MULLER certified reviewer June 22, 2017
This show exploded my expectations-- yes, I thought it would be a good time, yes, I expected some talented routines, but I thought it would resemble other burlesque acts where it was more of a collection of routines rather than a story actually being told. Well... WOW. This was so well put together, so cohesive, so perfectly executed, and just flawless from start to finish. Huge kudos to the writers for finding a way to seamlessly integrate a variety of cover songs/dances that otherwise would be totally random, but here worked perfectly. Yes it's a silly story, but it's pretty solid, and I actually got really into it! The cast is ridiculously talented, I mean really ridiculous-- any one of them could be a solo act, so the fact that they are ... full review