LOLPERA

I could not care less about LOLcat photos...except for the fact that the whole ridiculous phenomenon engendered 'LOLPERA', which is far more than just an exercise in composing an opera (yes, this is a genuine opera) with libretto amassed from LOLcat captions. It's a masterstroke to create from this nonsense a cogent, fun, and even exciting a cautionary tale about looking for meaning in a realm of memeful meaningless. Plus, the music is great, the cast is fabulous top to bottom, and the whole thing is just frigging hilarious.... full review

This show is wonderfully created, witty and original. Ive been fortunate enough to see it grow from long beach to hollywood and it still is full of surprises that had me almost fall out of my seat a few times. having a bad day have a lol with this amazing show you won't be disappointed!... full review

LOLPERA is one of my favorite shows ever. The cast is amazing and the music is crazy insane marvelous. Miss this show and you're a stone-cold fool. And remember, Ceiling Cat is watching you.... full review

Saw this amazing show last Sunday, the 10th. What a thrill ride it was. Combines all forms of music from Wagner, to Pop, to Rap and explores relationships, Faust, Book of Revelations, cats, and finding da cheezburger. You do not want to miss this. Such energy and such talent on one little stage. It will knock your socks off! kudos to the cast, crew, the director, and the writers.... full review

Sitting in the audience was a treat indeed! LOLpera was a deliciously fun, yet super smart show that entertained from start to finish. The music was beautifully written despite the hilarious content and each character was perfectly cast. I am thrilled I had the opportunity to see this gem...kudos to Ellen Warkentine and Andrew Pedroza for their masterpiece!... full review

You might think that a show based on LOLcats might be a waste of time. You might think that an OPERA based on LOLcats might not only be a waste of time, but an impossibility. Well, be ready to be proven wrong by Ellen Warkentine and Andrew Pedroza. This wildly absurd and hilarious trip through the anthropomorphic world of LOLcats is not only entertaining, but surprisingly coherent. Within (and using ONLY words from LOLcats postings), the artists tell a story not just about the creation of the universe, but about good and evil, family life, office work, love and loss. While never reaching levels of authentic emotion, the quality music, dedication of the incredibly talented cast, and the absolute inanity of it all will keep you laughing f... full review

It was much better than CATS! You MUST see this show. The writing is genius...the music is fantastic...the concept is like no other. If you don't laugh during this show, you don't know what entertainment is. You will love it!... full review

LOLPERA is current, fresh and hip. The LOL Cats on the screen combined with musical performance, ensamble cast, singing, dancing, choreography, cats, more cats and lolwalrus makes it SO meta, one has to be really careful not to lose his/hers shit when LOLing in the theatre! Brilliant idea, brilliant concept, brilliant writting!!!!! A MUST SEE!!! ... full review

"Lolpera" is brilliant! Part of brilliance is picking what to write about, and Andrew and Ellen have definitely caught the zeitgeist of the moment and written about it masterfully. This show is so good that in a year I expect it to be on Broadway at ticket prices I cannot afford. If you haven't seen it yet, let Basement Cat assimilate you to catch it wherever and whenever you can. It'll be in New York in August. If it's not sold out for its final performance of the Hollywood Fringe, buy your ticket from this site before you finish reading this rev...... full review