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Bob Abelman
Porthouse
Theatre’s woefully out-of-date ‘9 to 5’ undermines as it entertains.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here.
Roy Berko
“9 to 5,” which opened Porthouse Theatre’s 49th season, has neither a great script, nor a wonderful score, but,
never-the-less, is an audience-pleaser.
The sold out opening night audience was on its feet at the end, screaming
and clapping their delight proving once again that Artistic Director Terri Kent
knows her intended audience.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.Kerry Clawson
"9 to 5" was a goofy yet fun and popular movie when it came out in 1980 ... But it does not translate well into a musical today. The 2009 musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by co-screenwriter Patricia Resnick, feels uncomfortably artificial for the whole first act at Porthouse Theatre. The characters border on caricatures, most of the songs are simplistic and unmemorable, and the lyrics are very basic rather than clever.
To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.
Mark Horning
Pack a nice picnic dinner with a good bottle of
chilled wine and some iced soda for the children and spend an enjoyable summer
evening under the stars as your cares melt away. Porthouse Theatre is a
delightful summer break from the pressure and hubbub of life. It’s an ideal
family sharing time and a great way to introduce your young family to live
theater.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.
Christine Howey
Certainly
the movie 9 to 5 could be turned into
a vivid and vital stage musical. But it would probably need a new composer,
lyricist and writer to update the dynamics and incorporate a fresher comedic
sensibility. But for now, this is the 9
to 5 we have, and the Porthouse production has enough engaging moments to
keep you amused on a summer evening.
To see a full review of this show, read
Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
