November 30-December 30, 2018
216-932-3396 or http://www.dobama.org
216-932-3396 or http://www.dobama.org
Bob Abelman
Dobama’s ‘Ella Enchanted’ brims with bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here or go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/
Roy Berko
In spite of getting a fine production, “Ella Enchanted, The Musical” fails to be everything it should. Too bad. It’s the “fa la la la la” time of year and a better red-bow theatrical present would have been nice.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Kerry Clawson
At least in the first act, “Ella Enchanted” feels a lot more like a play with music than the full-fledged musical it’s billed to be. The show by playwright Karen Zacarias, in its regional premiere at Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights, receives a beautiful presentation despite its shortcomings as a musical.
To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.
Mark Horning
The
real fall short factor of the show is its length. It is a one hour
tale stretched over two hours. For some this will not be a problem.
Although it was mostly adults in attendance this really is a show to
bring the young children to. They will appreciate the Disney-esque
music, story and puppets far more than the adults if the youngsters
are willing to sit still for the duration.
Christine Howey
This is an extremely slick and professional production on the surface, and the acting is certainly more than satisfactory. But a story that could have been told neatly and simply in an hour or so has been padded out, and the stuffing begins to leak out by the end.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Andrea Simakis
For those of us with no impressionable darlings in tow there's less reason to be there The gags are broad, the songs pleasant and instantly forgettable.
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
