Annie
Montclair Musical Theatre, NJ
‘Annie’ Shines With Talent, Style
“The well-loved musical Annie
is currently being performed in grand style by Montclair Musical Theatre,
getting the 2001-02 season off to a rollicking good start.”
“Under Director/Choreographer Gary John La Rosa, the cast of this wonderful show shines off the stage
like the top of the Chrysler building, delivering a solid package of
entertainment suitable for the whole family.”
“La Rosa has delivered one
excellent show after another over the last several seasons and, Annie
stands among them proudly. In the energy of the performances, the style
of the production values and the overall tone of the show, Annie shines
with the vibrance of a comic strip, while still remaining true to the
principles of quality musical theater.”
Bill Van Sant – Essex Journal
MOC Recreates Award-Winning ‘Annie’ With
Style and Grace
“MOC has once again picked a winner and gleefully
run with it. The large, splendidly prepared ensemble…maintains
those high musical standards we have come to expect from this venerable
institution.”
“Gary John La Rosa is again
directing and choreographing, and his expert hand and unerring sense
of style energizes the entire proceedings. Impeccable production values,
always an MOC bonus, are evident in abundance. The show looks terrific.”
Naomi Siegel – The Item
Lyric Theatre, OK
“Over the years, however, I have attended so many
productions of the show that I have honestly lost exact count. Therefore,
I was less than enthusiastic when I learned that Oklahoma’s Lyric
Theatre would be resurrecting it again as part of their 2004 summer season.
But I must say now, after witnessing Lyric’s latest incarnation
of the revered little cartoon character with the hollow eyes, that I
am happy they did. It is by far the best version I have ever seen. It
also marks a return to form for this historic musical theatre company.”
“Lyric’s 3rd offering
of the summer season was the complete package. Also director/choreographer
Gary John La Rosa had the entire cast on their toes and in their proper
spaces."
“Beth Leavel portrayed a Miss Hannigan, administrator
of the orphanage, for the ages. Leavel’s Hannigan was far and above
the most definitive portrayal of this crazy character yet. Annie was
definitely a triumph for Lyric. Congratulations to Lyric on a show well
done.”
Russ Pollock – The Gayly
Oklahoman
Lyric’s ‘Annie’ Abounds With Talent
“…’It’s the Hard Knock Life,’ features
Annie and the Orphans. What a rousing, rollicking, crowd-pleasing number
this turned out to be.”
“…wakes up the audience
and sets the stage for the energy filled musical that is still to come.”
“Left alone to shine by director and choreographer Gary John La Rosa…”
“…a nice classical
touch for a beloved musical. It has lost none of its soul enhancing
appeal.”
Johnnie-Margaret McConnell – Norman Transcript |