THE BULLY PROBLEM

OMG I LOOOOVED this show! If you want to see it- buy your tickets in advance cause it WILL sell out. It was oversold the night I went to see it (and I’m SO glad I saw it). It reminds me a lot of Big Hero 6 so the storyline didn’t exactly knock it out of the park in the originality department but enough about it was original and clever and cute and it was really well done and really well produced. It has a strong cast and great songs. The director deserves an award for sure!... full review

Fun and uplifting! The jokes, nerdy references, and music were all great. The cast was fantastic, as well. As a "JIT" alum, I strongly endorse this musical and I hope to see it again!... full review

Shapiro has the makings of a musical charmer that should play well in youth-oriented theaters, but it can still entertain older audiences. Deepening the characters, particularly the bullies, would add a resonance that could take the show to the next level. ... full review

GREAT SHOW! Loads of energy, great message, uplifting and empowering. Family friendly. So much fun, I’d love to see it again! ... full review

The bully problem is a delightful musical about what it's like to be a creative kid in middle school and discover who your peers really are. The messages of belonging, daring to step into the unknown, and achievement as defined by empowering others were all refreshing and told from the heart. I can recommend this musical for all ages, and artists/nerds/geeks of all stripes.... full review

90 minutes? What 90 minutes? This show flew by with timely songs with brilliant lyrics that endlessly charm, get stuck in your head, and make you smile the rest of your day. In a world of bullies, cynics and critics- The Bully Problem reminds not just children, but everyone to stand up to evil forces and value community over opportunity.... full review

A fun, feel-good show full of jokes for a wide audience. Family friendly and sure to put a smile on your face, Joanna Syiek and her talented cast do a great job bringing Michael Gordon Shapiro’s musical story about empowerment to life. ... full review

It was well made but the story was generic. I grew up in the 80s-90s and have seen the nerd vs. bully story many times, so to me, it wasn't anything original... very predictable, and therefore I felt bored. It almost felt like an after-school special or a PSA. ... full review

Polished, save the distractingly bad sound quality, which was a shame because the songs were catchy. As close to an old-school Broadway musical as Fringe could get!... full review

An energetic and talented cast can't overcome the uninspired, pedestrian score that diminishes the potential of this charming little tale that feels like a modern-day homage to the 198o film, "My Bodyguard." ... full review