September 16-October 9, 2022
216-241-6000 or www.greatlakestheater.org
Roy Berko
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is the kind of show that many love to hate while others love it. The topics of abuse and drug use, which are not in the wheelhouse of musicals, sometimes turn people off, as does the phy-sci-centered plot. The GLT production is as good as you are going to get. It solidly hits all the comic and horror notes. It’s a must see for the script’s fans!
Of course, nothing wilts so fast as the bloom of trendiness -- and this production might easily have been a tedious go-round of milking an old cash cow -- but Victoria Bussert, one of Cleveland's foremost directors of musical comedy, makes sure this "Shop of Horrors" still has the merchandise that sells.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.
Sheri Gross
Don’t let the lip-smacking, blood-sucking, man-eating plant in the window stop you from getting a front row seat to Great Lakes Theater’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Hanna Theatre in downtown Cleveland.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.
Chris Howey
"If you love some good tunes and a couple outstanding performances, Little Shop awaits your arrival with open jaws."
To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.
Laura Kennelly
One of the best musicals yet in the Hanna. The cast, largely made of BW music theatre students past and present conveyed a fresh take on this classic light-hearted horror musical (is there such a genre? If not, there should be). Of course, there’s a moral: beware of feckless scientific exploration and moral rationalizations. But who cares in the face of such delightful exuberance? (Don’t know about you, but exotic potted plants in my house don’t do all that well anyway.)
To see a full review of this show, read Laura's post here or at Cool Cleveland.
Kate Klotzbach
Every character is just a little over-the-top and completely enjoyable. The pacing is quick and invigorating. The plant is crazy cool. The choreography is fun. To round it out – the set, lights, costumes, and sound all lead into a Skid Row that is full of heart with vibrant possibilities in this carnivorous musical comedy.
Joey Morona
Binding everything together is a message that we could use a reminder of from time to time, whether you call it being careful what you wish for, the high price of fame, or, simply, don’t f--- with the universe. “Little Shop of Horrors” might have a more twisted plot to go along with a higher body count than your typical feel-good musical, but, powered by terrific performances, the production is also full of heart, humor and, ahem, a killer soundtrack.
To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.
