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TERRI WEISS
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June 16, 2019
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Very well done
Very well done...
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LISA K. WYATT
certified reviewer
June 16, 2019
It's an adorable, funny, sweet, tender, moving treatment of a timely and timeless problem. The music is catchy and filled with tight harmonies sung beautifully by a talented ensemble. Crisply-paced and mined for every bit of humanity and humor in the book. Michael Gordon Shapiro has written a show with legs....
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KERRY O'QUINN
certified reviewer
June 17, 2019
THE BULLY PROBLEM is non-stop fun, with a large young cast dancing, singing and battling -- nerds vs bullies. It's pure delight to see a theatr musical with such wonderful choreography and abstract staging that also dramatizes an important message that touches all humans and (in these dreary days of conflict) gives us an inspiring evening of upbeat antics. Cheers to Mike Shapiro!...
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JEN BENDIK
certified reviewer
June 17, 2019
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musical ·
fun ·
well done ·
best of fringe (for sure!) ·
nerds ·
bullies ·
robots ·
big hero 6
OMG I LOOOOVED this show! If you want to see it- buy your tickets in advance cause it WILL sell out. It was oversold the night I went to see it (and I’m SO glad I saw it). It reminds me a lot of Big Hero 6 so the storyline didn’t exactly knock it out of the park in the originality department but enough about it was original and clever and cute and it was really well done and really well produced. It has a strong cast and great songs. The director deserves an award for sure!...
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SCOTT SCHNEIDER
certified reviewer
June 20, 2019
Fun and uplifting! The jokes, nerdy references, and music were all great. The cast was fantastic, as well. As a "JIT" alum, I strongly endorse this musical and I hope to see it again!...
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MICHAEL VAN DUZER
certified reviewer
June 21, 2019
Shapiro has the makings of a musical charmer that should play well in youth-oriented theaters, but it can still entertain older audiences. Deepening the characters, particularly the bullies, would add a resonance that could take the show to the next level.
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 22, 2019
GREAT SHOW! Loads of energy, great message, uplifting and empowering. Family friendly. So much fun, I’d love to see it again! ...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 23, 2019
The bully problem is a delightful musical about what it's like to be a creative kid in middle school and discover who your peers really are. The messages of belonging, daring to step into the unknown, and achievement as defined by empowering others were all refreshing and told from the heart. I can recommend this musical for all ages, and artists/nerds/geeks of all stripes....
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SCOTT LANGER
certified reviewer
June 23, 2019
90 minutes? What 90 minutes? This show flew by with timely songs with brilliant lyrics that endlessly charm, get stuck in your head, and make you smile the rest of your day.
In a world of bullies, cynics and critics- The Bully Problem reminds not just children, but everyone to stand up to evil forces and value community over opportunity....
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JOANNA MERCEDES
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June 23, 2019
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empowerment ·
constructive
A fun, feel-good show full of jokes for a wide audience. Family friendly and sure to put a smile on your face, Joanna Syiek and her talented cast do a great job bringing Michael Gordon Shapiro’s musical story about empowerment to life. ...
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