Let’s Write a Musical

Classic-in-the-making... full review

Warm, energetic, funny, professional, engaging, heartfelt. This musical captures a decidedly tragic event in a delightful, sensitive manner with enthusiastic acting, wonderful music and great direction for very talented young actors. Bravo!... full review

Who knew such a tragic event could be translated into such joy!! This is a wonderful show and the cast are terrific. Poignant, funny and well worth seeing. A true celebration of a wonderful person and a great marriage.... full review

Let me start by saying I am generally not a fan of the genre… BUT “Let’s Write a Musical” is two very different heartfelt love stories inexplicably intertwined seamlessly which weaves a broad panoramic tapestry of romantic love masterfully. Being both an artful tribute to the feel good musicals of our past and the skillful marriage of the reality of real life this production evokes genuine emotions without schmaltz or grandiosity. “Let’s Write a Musical“ economically tells an original story full of simple profound truths and leaves you with gratitude for the opportunity of having this unique genuine theatrical experience. The upbeat feel good 50‘s homage of original music is complemented beautifully with an unexpectedly talented cast w... full review

It was fabulous! Fun story, great music, and well choreographed. Audience gave it a standing ovation. Would love to see it again.... full review

I thought this was really sweet and touching. I laughed, I cried, I cheered. A real gem.... full review

Let me start by saying I am generally not a fan of the genre… BUT “Let’s Write a Musical” is two very different heartfelt love stories inexplicably intertwined seamlessly which weaves a broad panoramic tapestry of romantic love masterfully. Being both an artful tribute to the feel good musicals of our past and the skillful marriage of the reality of real life this production evokes genuine emotions without schmaltz or grandiosity. “Let’s Write a Musical“ economically tells an original story full of simple profound truths and leaves you with gratitude for the opportunity of having this unique genuine theatrical experience. The upbeat feel good 50‘s homage of original music is complemented beautifully with an unexpectedly talented cast w... full review

It was engaging and full of energy and good laughs with a touch of sadness.... full review

Based on real-life events, the plot of this show focuses on the aftermath of writer/composer Lawrie Chiaro Smylie's husband Ben who gets diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer, in an attempt to remain in good spirits they decide to write a musical together, and this show is the culmination of their work together. ... full review

Funny, uplifting and touching! The cast was great and I loved the music and lyrics. Writing and direction was excellent. Go see it!... full review