The Midnight Menagerie

This play is young fun, clever, quick, insightful and existential commentary on art, business, and morality. It's like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf meets Saw IV! Especially the vomiting from Albee and the blood from Lionsgate. This anti-hero tale will definitely make you think some. The characters are all flawed in various ways but still we wonder and root for them as we see them go through the 5 stages of grief right before our very eyes. The bargaining stage which is particularly fun and comedic. I enjoy Brandon Pheltz's writing and direction of this piece. Especially having seen his previous work from last year's The Bakery, he definitely is developing a signature sound and style of story telling that's going to leave an excellent ... full review

The closest thing to a gross-out comedy I have seen at Fringe this year, The Midnight Menagerie features a strong cast tackling some pretty over-the-top characters. Starting with the premise of a “mobster” turned screenwriter feeling slighted by the Hollywood studio system - and specifically everyone he feels ruined a screenplay he had poured his heart and soul into - what is a such a man to do? Take revenge, of course! The revenge plot is where the show starts to embrace a farce vibe and that is where the show works best. ... full review

The Midnight Menagerie takes what most of us hate about Hollywood, or maybe have had to deal with in Hollywood, and enjoy some good old-fashioned schadenfreude as they all finally cross the wrong man: THE SCREENWRITER.......who just also happens to be a mob boss. It's a hilarious, dark, and gory romp, with some pretty amazing performances by the cast. The dialogue is witty, fast, and sarcastic, reveling in every second of the run. Trust me, if you need a good laugh, this is the show to see. ... full review

The Midnight Menagerie was a beautiful performance, enacted by great actors, who lived their roles for the entire show. Nico, you are one talented gem and it was a pleasure seeing you on stage for the first time! Wardrobe arrangement was eloquently organized which took me to the desired time and point where the story took place. Brilliant job everyone!... full review

Delightfully ostentatious The Bardic Bastards deliver on all fronts with THE MIDNIGHT MENAGERIE this campy over the top dark comedy had me laughing the entire time though. Brandon Pfeltz soon to be cult classic, is filled with sharp writing,a fantastical macabre story, and a all star cast and crew. At only five dollars a ticket, and served with a complimentary glass of wine you will not find a better deal at this years Hollywood Fringe Festival. I guarantee you are in for a bloody good time. ... full review

A funny quick witted play with plenty of raunch.... full review

Writer/director Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz’s "Midnight Menagerie" is an outrageous adult romp, hilarious but not for everyone; those with delicate sensibilities should steer clear of purchasing a ticket. However, for audiences that can be in on the joke and enjoy the ludicrous plot and ridiculous characters, definitely give this show a shot!... full review

Hilarious. ... full review

Just a blast of a good time! Very dark humor that was clearly well done by the director and most of the performers. So awesome to see these washed up “old school” Hollywood types finally get what they deserved. Someone put some money in this, make the script a bit longer and bring it to broadway! I really think it has that potential. Heck, you can even make a musical of it or a film! ... full review

“In the stylings of Tennessee Williams comes this black comedy by auteur Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz. Michael Callas is a tour du force as a sleeze ball Hollywood producer desperately in search of a real human connection. Propped up by cocaine, booze and charism he meets his untimely demise at the hands of a woman that could have been his future wife. All his friends betray him. And he doesn’t care any more.” ... full review