Review: Being Alive (Hayes Theatre Co)
It's good to see this concert of Sondheim songs take a fresh approach, but there are creases to be ironed out.
It's good to see this concert of Sondheim songs take a fresh approach, but there are creases to be ironed out.
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Director Alexander Berlage and his cast, led by Amy Hack, do a brilliant job bringing this flawed show to life.
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