The Critics Review

  Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella  By: Laura Anne Miller The Fearless Theatre Productions transports you to the magical world of Rodgers & Hammerstein in their production of Cinderella .  The show opens with a breathtaking forest background as we meet Cinderella (Anabelle Tayon), who is introduced by the Fairy Godmother (Hannah Machado). We meet the cruel Stepmother (Lex Alden), and her just as cruel daughters Grace (Wendy Thibodeau) and Joy (Isabelle Hatmaker). As the show progresses, many colorful characters, both human and animal, round out the world of Cinderella . This is a traditional telling of Cinderella , with some changes throughout the story.  True to the original story, Cinderella ventures to the kingdom to attend the Prince’s ball with the help of her fairy godmother. Once at the ball, Cinderella meets Prince Christopher (Rex Bierman). As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella must flee, losing her glass slipper in the process. Prince Christop...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Musical By: Randall Darren Clio Cast and Crew, Inc brings to life their production of the beautifully tragic tale from Victor Hugo’s book The Hunchback of Notre Dame in a musical format set by the Disney film’s musical score. Set in the 15th century in Paris, France, the story centers around Dom Claude Frollo (William Adamo) who takes in his nephew, Quasimodo (Brady Stewart). Quasimodo was named as such by Frollo due to his physical congenital deformities. Frollo raises the boy and teaches him and  keeps him from the outside world in his “sanctuary”.    As Quasimodo gets introduced to the wonders of the world outside of the bell tower, encounters some of the townspeople, soldiers, and Gypsies.  Quasimodo meets a beautiful young woman, Esmeralda (Sonya Mckerchie), and falls in love with her kindness towards him. However, Esmeralda’s heart is captured by the strapping Captain Phoebus (Collin Brown). Unbeknownst to anyone, Esmeralda has ...