“…the New Rep production features such topnotch singers as Yewande Odetoyinbo, who plays Dionne and opens the show by leading the ensemble in a stirring rendition of “Aquarius’’; Lovely Hoffman (Celie in SpeakEasy Stage Company’s production of “The Color Purple’’) as an unnamed member of the tribe; and Aaron Patterson (who made a vivid impression […]
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“…Simon’s Claude is a wonder, and he nails the vibe and the spirit that is integral to the success of Hair.”
“…there’s no denying the array of talent on stage at New Rep, much of it groomed in the musical theater department at Boston Conservatory.”
“Hair at the Mosesian Center is excellent. The care taken by this cast to respect the work and intentions by Ragni, Rado, and MacDermot is obvious. It is frankly one of the best productions to have hit the New England area that I have ever seen.”
“On the whole this production is very well directed and performed…”
“Yewande Odetoyinbo (Dionne) provides the show’s highlight with the musical’s most famous number, “Aquarius.” “
“…[the] vocal talent and boundless energy light up this revival.”
“Bobbitt keeps the stage swirling with activity, mobilizing his talented ensemble in dynamic dance sequences such as the opening number, “Food, Glorious Food,’’ and the Act Two opener, “Oom-Pah-Pah,’’ while deploying chairs and tin cups to combined visual and percussive effect.”
“With almost a dozen capable adults anchoring the cast, the seven children of all ages are given free rein to behave like children, albeit amazingly talented and spirited ones.”
“Artistic Director Michael J. Bobbitt has cast the show…with performers blessed by strong, often operatic voices, and a troupe of gifted children guaranteed to engage the heartstrings.”