Ronni Reich

“If its characters can feel familiar, D'Amour's writing unsparingly, unabashedly gets at fundamental aspects of the human condition.”

“The musical is true to the spirit of its age and presents unabashed emotion too rarely seen on the contemporary stage.”

“It's not exactly full of surprises, but the light comedic throwback is well executed by the cast and creative team.”

“But the work fails to live up to the story's promise.”

“A Jewish bride marries a Christian groom, overbearing mothers go to war, the older sister feels left out and there are countless hitches on the way to getting hitched. If you think you've heard this one, you're only partly right.”

“One is a great ballet, the other an uneven musical.”

“But David's writing style is not particularly well-suited to the stage, and the comedy lacks the dramatic propulsion and tight plotting that the best episodes of the HBO series had.”

“Mulligan gives an engrossing performance, with a luminous charisma that gives way to defensive fury and childlike vulnerability.”

“This remains a production in which all aspects have been satisfyingly thought out, and a work that stands the test of time.”

“Yet despite its shortcomings, it's intriguing to see Kander and Ebb create this world, an odd dystopia where a kickline and jazz hands have their place.”