THE BULLY PROBLEM

After watching multiple developmental readings and workshops of this show (including one where it was critiqued by musical theatre luminaries Steven Schwartz and Dean Pitchford), I'm thrilled to say that The Bully Problem has arrived! Congrats to Michael, the cast, and the team from NMI on a job well done. ... full review

A tight script with great structure, clever dialogue, and crisp direction from Joanna Syiek, THE BULLY PROBLEM also has extremely fun and stylistically varied songs, my favorite being the nerd/geek anthem “Hide.” A great new musical, THE BULLY PROBLEM is a fun show with a huge heart. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ... full review

A fun wacky romp through the halls of highschool, where your wildest dreams will come true thanks to the new robot at your school. ... full review

I thought the whole production was excellent. Good writing paired with good acting and production.... full review

So fun and clever! ... full review

I thought The Bully Problem was well done and can see it on a bigger stage. The cast was great and the subject matter perfect for our climate of today.... full review

Loved it! Great harmonies and a spirited young cast.... full review

This was a delight of a musical and a poignant piece of theater that exemplifies themes that still plague the smart, dedicated, outsiders of society: The Nerds! The music was catchy but also smart in the arrangements and use of minor keys/melancholic tones. The energy was fantastic on stage, and the plot drove straight through to the end, hitting all those great "protagonist's transition" narrative points, with a little help from the romantic interest and the "Friend from another world." The bullies were fantastically hilarious and easy to both make fun of and feel sorry for, while the nerds were eclectic and loveable throughout. ... full review

A tight, funny show, well acted and sung. ... full review

In a word: phenomenal! A great story about the underdogs triumphing in middle school. I was knocked out by the cleverness of the song lyrics....And the music....and the powerful performance by the cast. Do NOT miss this show!... full review