THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT

Musicals & Operas · new musicals inc. · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere
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ISABEL STOREY certified reviewer June 25, 2022
This was a fascinating examination of important decisions we may make in just a moment, but yet impact the entire trajectory of our lives. ... full review
CHARLES ZIARKO certified reviewer June 18, 2022
Wayne Self, the lyricist/librettist, died just a few days ago, early in June, just as two talented youngsters---Christopher Robert Smith and Megan Dees---were preparing to shoulder the burden of playing and singing ALL the characters for 85 minutes of script involving a couple who are kept apart by several Alter Egos who come Back from the Future to discourage them. Muddled, to say the very least, by having two actors playing lengthy scenes with themselves when it should have been obvious to the production team that additional, similar-looking actors were 100% necessary! The music = not very helpful, either! ... full review
LINDSEY SANDERS certified reviewer June 17, 2022
This show is deep and compelling while staying fun and entertaining. Megan was phenomenal, playing 7 roles at the same time! It’s a must see!... full review
DAVID LAURITZEN uncertified reviewer June 16, 2022
tagged as: romance · Relationships · scifi · dramedy · heartfelt · musical · fun
This is a very fun musical, with a very different approach to a time travel theme. As a self proclaimed sci-fi geek I appreciate the way the concept is explained. I like how the original music helps enhance that sense of heightened reality, and the acting, especially the lead actress, is very good at bringing each audience member into the story, and leaves us wondering “what if…” ... full review
LASER WEBBER certified reviewer June 08, 2022
A cool sci-fi approach to a romance story spanning years! Beautiful songs and a really interesting time travel story. ... full review