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SHAKESLESQUE (To Thine Own Cherry Be True)

cabaret & variety · Cherry Poppins Productions | CPC Theater · Ages 21+ · United States of America

world premiere
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shakeslesque (to thine own cherry be true)

Review by MARK HEIN

June 17, 2017 theatre ghost, and better lemons original article
tagged as: irreverent · delightful · fast-moving

What I liked

The irreverent inventiveness, the breakneck playful speed, and the tight execution of number after number on a stage smaller than a king-size bed… oh yeah, and the glorious costumes and makeup … and did I mention the delightful comic acting?

What I didn't like

This show could run for a year…

My overall impression

An elaborate, rambunctious romp through the fever dream that (supposedly) gave the Bard his plays … Full of horrible puns, it pops parody shots at a large portion of Shakespeare’s work, dashing through a daft plot that tangles up characters and tales, punctuated by dozens of remarkably well-staged musical numbers (almost all with disappearing dress) … Watch for top-line burlesque dancing, powerhouse singing, constant campy humor, love and sex in all their forms … and if you don’t fall in love with a fairy or a witch or a prince, you need a drink!

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shakeslesque (to thine own cherry be true)