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Review of Off Broadway 'Avenue X' |
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Written by Marilyn Stasio, Variety.com
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Saturday, 10 March 2007 |
 A Dreamlight Theater Company presentation, produced by Chad Hudson, of an a capella musical in two acts with book and lyrics by John Jiler and music by Ray Leslee. Directed by Chip Klose. Music direction, Peter De Mets. Choreography, Jonathan B. Howard.
In the immortal words of Ben Hecht: "Sweetheart, get me a rewrite!" This sui generis a capella musical by Ray Leslee and John Jiler has been around the block (via the Cincinnati Playhouse, St. Louis Rep and other regional venues) and back since it originated at Playwrights Horizons in 1994. But despite a grab bag of melodic songs to deliver its heart-tugging message that making music together can overcome the tribal hostilities in racially divided urban neighborhoods, the amiable "Avenue X" doesn't have the brains (or stomach) to support its sweet soul.
Read the full review here.
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