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"This
family-friendly Horatio Alger tale of a poor 1890s
shoe-shining teen finding his way to success has tons of
period atmosphere, making it a natural for high schools
and regional theatres, an entertaining all-American
answer to Oliver!. The authors have the good
sense to offer Alger's optimistic American Dream
message undiluted, a risky but effective approach."
Musicals101.com
“SHINE! takes Alger's
theme, turning it into a cheerful, uplifting period musical
in which good triumphs. The songs are brashly old fashioned,
but in a good way,
with hummable melodies and bright lyrics.”
Show Music
Magazine
"Melodic and bouncy, traits that are in short supply
nowadays"
Playbill On-Line
"One of the most
pleasant surprises of the current year. A highly melodic
score that shows that there are still people capable of
writing in the old and delightful Broadway style."
Jorge's Place. On-Line Reviews
"The tale of Ragged Dick's journey from shoeshine boy to
fame and fortune has found a very comfortable and
entertaining new niche in SHINE!"
Roanoke Times
"A beautiful evocation
of 1876 New York...frequently soars!"
Richmond News
Leader
"A touch of TINTYPES, a glimmer of ANNIE, a smidgen of
OLIVER!, bits and pieces of a dozen other musicals that have
delighted Americans, and a lot of its own."
WRFK Radio
"SHINE! has an almost infuriating nostalgic charm."
Charlottesville Daily Progress |
