GIDEON & THE BLUNDERSNORP

new musicals inc. · Ages 8+ · United States of America

family friendly world premiere
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Review by anonymous

August 23, 2021 certified reviewer
tagged as: entertaining · Positive · review

What I liked

The writing/lyrics. Loved the humor and social commentary/references. The actors were all entertaining and the music was catchy.

What I didn't like

None that I can think of.

My overall impression

Full disclosure: I’m not a person who typically enjoys musicals and as a result, have very limited exposure to it. I’m more of a person who gets a kick out of gothic operas than the bubbly, brightly-packaged song-and-dance of musicals (remind me to catch Les Miserables). GATB really made it palatable for a curmudgeon like me. I was very impressed with the musical score and how catchy the songs were – I found my head bopping to the melodies. It reminded me of the Disney tunes I heard as a child by Alan Menken. The wit, satire, social commentary, and snark infused into the storyline were also a delight. I remained thoroughly entertained throughout. Hat tip to the talented cast, crew, composer/writer. I’m going to have to give musicals more of a chance.

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