Monday, December 13, 2010

Extra, Extra! Read All About It! (Updated)

The reviews have come in, and so far it's been very positive, with some constructive criticism thrown in for our benefit. Here are the highlights; check out the Press Coverage section in the links bar above to read the full articles, updated with new review featured in The Edge Financial Daily!


"The strength of the script lays in the struggles of Mary (Juwita Suwito) and Joe (Aaron Khaled), with having an unexpected baby. How it affects them as a couple is also explored, as well as their individual struggles. It is very real, and you feel for them and empathise with their confusion, frustration and anger."

"The music and singing is what you remember most and take with you. The sheer variety and number of songs, from gospel and ballad to rock and rap, keeps you riveted. There are touching solos and lovely duets, intricate harmonies and soaring choruses, which make for a musical that is never boring. And the singing was pretty much faultless."

"... a delight... incredible musical numbers"

"The talented cast ... delivered commendable performances,
shining on group numbers such as
Bethlehem and Three Gifts."

"Highlights of the show were [Juwita] Suwito’s beautiful, tear-jerking
renditions
of Be It Unto Me and
Beautiful Child, as well as Follow The Light,
a delightfully catchy tune that will stick in your head long after the musical is over."


"...just the thing to watch to inject some cheer as the Christmas season approaches."

"Professional singer Suwito shines as Mary in the production -
her maiden effort in musical theatre - as it is with [Aaron] Khaled,
who plays a dim-witted yet lovable Joe with zest. Their combined voices
are mesmerising while their acting is authentic
."


"The stars of the show, though, are the highly entertaining
songs and lyrics
, including
Follow The Light and Something Big,
created by Choo and brought to life by the performers, Kir­ton and the band."


"Most songs are fun and memorable and the characters are a riot.
Don't expect the traditional characters from the Bible -
these ones are unconventional and uproari­ous."

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