The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy: My "Full Disclosure" (Review April 2014)

     The Addams Family musical has crept into Columbus, Ohio this week. Running at the Palace Theatre till Sunday, April 14th, 2014. The show kicked off tonight April 8th, 2014 with a hilarious cast of performers. I saw this show on Broadway in previews with the original cast during the 2010 season. I must say the show has come a very long way since then- Many new arrangements for songs, minor plot lines, choreography, and fresh new takes in comedy adorn this new touring production. Of course the musical features all your favorite comic strip characters, Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Pugsley, Wednesday, Lurch, Thing, Cousin it, and Grandma - who are all fabulously entangled in the story various ways. 

     The story centers around Wednesday coming of age and falling in love (she might even be getting married). Knowing her family isn't what other people might call "normal". Wednesday ask her family to make changes when bringing her love interest home to meet them for the first time. The hilarity ensues when the other Addams try to honor this request to the best of their abilities. The love interest is a young boy consequently from Ohio. His name is Lucas Beineke. Unknown to Wednesday, Lucas is having the same feelings of his family getting in the way as well. The plot then turns from here, showing the audience that there is no definition to normal - and sometimes it is best to just be yourself in awkward situations. 

       The music is moody, and can draw out emotions in everyone. The sets are wondrous, and make you feel as if you are visiting the Addams illustrious home right out of the comic strip for yourself. This show will honestly keep you on your toes, have you feeling "Happy/Sad", and I guarantee you will feel like you are part of the family by the time you leave. I couldn't help but compare some of them to my own family members. This show is for everyone. A fun family night out to the theater. No matter your age, you will find something to relate with in this show.

       You won't want to miss your chance to see this creepy, kooky, and wonderful musical.

 You will not stop laughing during this wonderful night of live theater. 

     For more information: Check out Capa's Addams Family Page (here).
     You can also follow CAPA on twitter:  @CAPAColumbus
     Tickets can be bought via Ticketmaster, or at the CAPA box office (which is also open prior to each performance). 


     I hope you take the chance to see this show, and have a brilliant night of live arts. 
     -Bryce
     @BryceAlister (Twitter)

For an added bonus- check out the sizzle reel, and listen to two of my favorite numbers from the show. One is a touchy yet passionate moment between Wednesday and Lucas. ("Crazier Than You") The second is a loving musical number between father and daughter. ("Happy/Sad").

#1 "Crazier Than You"


 
#2 "Happy/Sad"


"National Tour Sizzle Reel"  

Some more dragons

Here are some pics of more of the dragons you might see in how to train your dragon. There are 12 species represented in the show! :)

How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular preview clip- and promo discount code! :)

Readers of this blog are being given 25% off tickets nationwide, and here in Columbus, Ohio for weeknight shows. (so Thursday and Friday) with code MOM in the promotions and special offers. This deal is valid nationwide for weeknight shows. Columbus, OH Oct 11 - Oct 14 Jerome Schottenstein Center You can find out more about the show at their show website as well! :) go have a blast! :) Let your viking adventure start soon! :)

Dreamworks: How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular.

Do you seek adventure in your life? Do you need to get away for a night and have a good time? Do you ever what it would be like to live with dragons? Well, "Dreamworks: How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular" might just be a fun night out for you. The widely popular Academy Award winning movie "How To Train Your Dragon" is now being brought to live through the magic of amazing theatrics, and being presented in arenas all over the country,and eventually even in other countries... So as asked before- if you are seeking some amazing thrills, you might wanna catch this show! All my friend and readers can get 25% off tickets for weeknight shows (so Thursday and Friday) with code MOM in the promotions and special offers. This deal is valid nationwide for weeknight shows. We hope to see you there having a good time! I will be catching the show on Thursday evening October 11th, 2012- watch this blog for a full review of the show. To see what my thoughts are. As a fan of the cartoon, I know I expect great things from this show, and from others I know who have seen this- they say it is one not to be missed. So get soaring on your adventure! Hope to see you there! :)

P.s.- I will be posting a teaser video here in just a few minutes as well- keep your eyes open for the fun to start.