Peter Flanigan

Buffy Kills Edward: A Musical Romp

peter flanigan · June 23, 2017 uncertified reviewer
Cory Robinson mightily impresses in this energetic mashup of the Twilight and Buffy universes. The lyrics and score and very well done and the energy of the actors keeps the mashup plot moving over any rough patches. This is a perfect show for the Fringe especially in the fantastic setting of 3 Clubs. ... full review

A Harmony Boys Christmas

peter flanigan · June 22, 2017 uncertified reviewer
This is one of the best shows of the Fringe. The Harmony Boys completely captures the spirit of the crooner 50s with fantastic modern day subtext. Considering I started laughing at the program, the show gets off on the right foot and stay there throughout. The cast is top notch and inhabit their roles perfectly (extra shoutout to the casting director who found the Harmony children). The show moves along at a great pace backed by a tight band and the word that came most to mind was "polished".... full review

The Tomb

peter flanigan · June 20, 2017 certified reviewer
A fascinating and unique play about faith that seesaws back and forth between devotion and madness. The technical aspects of the play are fantastic and adds an element often lacking in Fringe shows. It will be interesting to see where the play goes from here! ... full review

DEAD BOYS

peter flanigan · June 20, 2017 uncertified reviewer
This is the must see play of the Hollywood Fringe! Touching on universal themes of high school outsiderness but in a unique setting, this play will have you talking for days afterwards. The performances are top notch and the technical directing also serves the play well. If you see one play this year, make it this one! ... full review

Stringmates

peter flanigan · June 11, 2017 certified reviewer
A moving, beautiful and unique take on the eternal question of love. Taking the concept of soulmates literally, the show is a fascinating exploration of what that really means in the real world plus fantastic use of modern dance to express what words often cannot. The Fringe was built to showcase this piece and everyone should see it! ... full review

A Void

peter flanigan · June 10, 2017 certified reviewer
A Void is a thought-provoking show that mixes family dynamics and science fiction into a fascinating piece of theatre that will have you talking about it with your friends well after the final curtain call. Mary Holland gives a tour de force performance and leads the cast down a strange rabbit hole of the near future. ... full review

Robot Monster the Musical

peter flanigan · June 04, 2017 certified reviewer
Take an off-beat concept (turning a Z grade monster movie into a musical), add in great writing and music plus a dash of strong performances and you get a Fringe souffle for the ages with Robot Monster. Andrew Villareal is electric as Roy and leads a great cast to help make this one of the most unique shows you will ever see at the Fringe. The show is a quirky, fun romp that all fans of movies and musicals should see!... full review

MexiStani! Growing Up Mexican & Pakistani in America

peter flanigan · June 04, 2017 certified reviewer
Mexistani! is a funny and powerful one woman show that speaks to the modern American experience. Sofie brings to the stage not only her own humor and talent but also brings alive the colorful characters of her family. Run, don't walk, to see this show! ... full review