No Matter Watt - The Musical!

It was fitting that the first show of the Fringe for this reviewer was Gordon Stephen Matheson Jr.’s No Matter Watt The Musical in that it embodies some of the essential, and mandatory elements that give luster to any Fringe. It was Matheson’s first show ever. It was a uniquely personal subject. It is a work that could be more than it is. What Matheson has given us is a love poem to the restorative power of AA for the rejuvenation of hope, and this in and of itself is not a bad thing at all. (FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW....) ... full review

Very entertaining! Moving moments and moments of laughter!... full review

It felt more like an experience than a story, something plucked out of a memory. I felt it was a deeply personal story that I wish the performance shed more light on. There were many bright moments between the characters and the music was well intentioned but felt a bit repetitive. I think this was a great start to getting a powerful message out the world.... full review

Outstanding performances by the actors and well written musical!... full review

Short, Sweet and Inspiring!... full review

Really good. The music and cast worked great together.... full review

We felt the show was right on target to the subject title.... full review

Congratulations to Gordon Matheson on a very successful standing ovation opening night of his very first musical! NO MATTER WATT is Matheson‘s musical love letter to the people and places that aided him during his journey through recovery. The show starts off with a great dramatic song about the emotional tortures of hitting rock bottom. We then meet the main character’s confidants and fellow Group members as they confide in the audience and one another about their stories. A loose thematic show celebrating the rigor and determinism necessary to battle addiction, NO MATTER WATT’s voltage comes from the score - the music is extremely impressive, eclectic, and high-reaching - Matheson excels as a composer. The game cast give their all, and whi... full review

A very ambitious project. Bravo ... full review