Review by anonymous
June 15, 2019 certified reviewerWhat I liked
One thing I especially liked was that almost every cast member had their moment to shine. Even if their role was small, they each filled their role with such life. I also liked that the show didn’t try to take itself too seriously. The actors seemed to be having fun up there in the stage, which meant that we had fun too.
What I didn't like
Some of the music was quite clever lyrically, and had moments where the melody was catchy, but sometimes the music aspect of it just didn’t sound as melodic or memorable as it needed to be in order to do the show justice. Also, while most of the writing was witty and unique and interesting, sometimes the writer resorted to cheap lines that felt gimmicky and contrived and not as clever as they could be (I.e. No one likes a bloody pussy. This felt too “easy” to me.). Finally, I was confused by one aspect of the story line: the BFF who was apparently faking gory things in the apartment next door. I honestly didn’t understand what that was all about. Still, all 3 of these things could easily be improved, and given the writer’s competency, I’m sure he could easily solve these problems.
My overall impression
This show was a delightful romp. It wasn’t until walking out of the theatre that I realized my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. The writer did a great job exploring what could have been a one-note topic. Instead, the story actually builds and the mystery unfolds, and as an audience member, you can’t help but to be sucked in. A huge reason for this is because of the amazing performances of the cast. They say that a production is only as good as its weakest cast member. Well, Hell’s Kitty is in luck, because there are no weak members. From the lead to the supporting cast all the way down to the chorus, the actors are so enjoyable to watch and so full of energy that their joy is contagious. It was an honor to participate as an audience member. Everyone involved in this production should feel proud.