A Very DIE HARD Christmas

theatre unleashed · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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GRAYDON SCHLICHTER uncertified reviewer June 09, 2018
A blisteringly fast laugh riot. So much artistry this show transcends its source material while remaining very true to it. ... full review
REAGAN OSBORNE uncertified reviewer June 10, 2018
I never knew I always needed Die Hard re-told to me by a talking snowman.... full review
JOSEPH GAMBLE uncertified reviewer June 10, 2018
tagged as: creative · innovative · exciting
What a hilarious joy ride, such a fun exploration & edgy poke at the era, the genre & ridiculous references made me laugh out loud many times...I tried to contain myself but it was just too good! Whether familiar with the series or not (YES, someone there had never seen any of the movies!), you will have a blast! Well thought out & executed with all the right punch lines... full review
GORDON MEACHAM certified reviewer June 11, 2018
I am a die-hard Die Hard fan, and this is the only good thing to happen to the IP after the initial movie. I suppose the second one is pretty good, but honestly, it's a far cry from the first. Anyway, this show is exactly as fun as you'd expect from the title and tagline. The cast keeps the energy insanely high, the jokes keep coming and they keep landing. The music is inspired, funny, and has really simple, tight choreography that keeps the story moving. Props are excellent and the full-size assault rifles do an efficient job of evoking the look and feel of the original movie. I always enjoy stage combat and the fight at the end was really, really fun. My mom and I always watch this movie at Christmas along with Scrooged and Muppet's ... full review
DAVID MACDOWELL BLUE uncertified reviewer June 17, 2018
This show has a simple but delicious conceit--adapting the hit action movie not only into a musical but a Christmas musical, taking music from a variety of holiday specials and movies. This alone works. Add to that a tiny mountain of pop references, easter eggs, wonderful theatrical flourishes worthy of farce and the recipe then waits only for a good production. Wisely, TU keeps changing up the cast each year, which helps keep in fresh--especially in terms of the villain Hans Gruber, as juicy a chance to chew up scenery as anyone could as for! Comedy is a strangely delicate thing. One misfire can set off a cascade of deadly silence. Likewise start off right and keep the right momentum going and even a flub becomes part of the overall h... full review
ELOISE COOPERSMITH uncertified reviewer June 17, 2018
tagged as: Awesome comedy
Fabulous funny in frenetic – a must see!... full review
DAVID LUCARELLI certified reviewer June 18, 2018
tagged as: hilarious · witty · clever · high energy
A hilarious dead bang on musical parody of the Die Hard movie! Perfectly skewers all the inherent absurdities of the classic Hollywood blockbuster.... full review
BOB LEGGETT certified reviewer June 18, 2018
tagged as: Die Hard · christmas · bad puns · music · Hans Gruber
Parody shows will either uplift or alienate fans of the original, and we are proud to say that this show is a definite hit. From the amazing rewrites of holiday songs to the long list of puns included in the show, the action kept us mesmerized for the entire 90 minutes, which flew by like Christmas morning.... full review
BENJAMIN SCHWARTZ certified reviewer June 19, 2018
A very polished show from beginning to end. Tight blocking and transitions. Exceptional comedic performances. By the end it's a bloodbath of laughs. I specifically loved all of the nods to classic Christmas films. This ends up becoming much more than just a parody of Die Hard. You have to have a heart of ice to not have a good time.... full review
DAVID CAPRITA uncertified reviewer June 20, 2018
Second time I've seen this production, still laugh in the same places, actors are right on. For "Die Hard" fans, not to be missed. Not to be missed by anyone!... full review