Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** Of all the jukebox musicals out there, I think "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" might just be my favorite. I remember dancing to Buddy Holly’s music at more than one sock hop – and then crying when I heard about that plane crash – so of course I started dancing in my seat when I heard that first song. In fact, "Buddy" is just like going to a rock concert. Although it’s the story of Buddy Holly’s brief life in the spotlight, Buddy is also a rock concert. Drury Lane will be rockin’ through October 18th. 4 BIG Spotlights

**** Recommended "Avenue Q" is one of my favorite musicals, so I was delighted to make the drive to Michiana to see the Dunes Summer Theatre’s production. "Avenue Q" is inspired by "Sesame Street", but it’s definitely not G-rated! An adults-only spoof of a well-known public TV children’s show is not for the faint-of-heart.  It’s absolutely hilarious – and totally profane. I love it! 4 Big Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended  Kokandy Productions has put together a creative, colorful, intense and immersive production of the iconic sixties’ tribal-rock musical "Hair." Returning to the Age of Aquarius is always a trip – and Kokandy made it fun! Hair has some of my favorite songs – other than Motown, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones – you get the picture – from the sixties. In addition to the title song, the song list includes "Aquarius," "Ain’t Got No," "I Believe in Love," "Easy to Be Hard," "Electric Blues" and "Good Morning Starshine." This show is a must-see!  4 BIG Spotlights

**** Recommended  "Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune" is a quiet story about two lonely people who happened to hook up one night at her studio walk-up in New York City. The interaction between these two people kept my attention. 4 Spotlights