"Mulan Jr" by Court Jester's Young People's Theatre at CCBC Essex

This was definitely one of the more enjoyable shows I've seen.  Who doesn't love Disney?  Who doesn't love a story about a girl who risks everything to save her family (girl power!)?  The professionalism of the kids performing was amazing (as always), and we all loved the songs.  My 5-year old basically had some of the songs on repeat for the rest of the week.

Here's my review:

Mulan Jr.

"Spamalot" at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre

I've heard so much about Monty Python that I had to check out "Spamalot" with my friend, Jen.  Now I know why I've never watched it before.  It just so wasn't my thing.  It was definitely a tough one to endure.  I found myself groaning instead of laughing.  Shows how everyone has different opinions because the audience seemed to really enjoy it.

Here's my review:

Spamalot

"The Gazebo" at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre

I brought my English major friend to this one.  I really haven't seen many plays.  This one was ok, but really, musicals are just much more entertaining.  There's dancing and singing... you have to be incredibly multi-talented.

This was an interesting space, with tables where you sit with strangers.  I'm kind of introverted so wasn't keen on sitting with people I didn't know, but they were friendly enough.

Here's my review:

The Gazebo

"Crazy For You" by Children's Playhouse of Maryland at CCBC Essex

I took my musical-loving 8-year old to "Crazy For You."  Those Children's Playhouse shows are AMAZING...  I can't believe a group of kids can do what they do.  Makes all other children's theatre pale in comparison.  "Crazy For You" was a strange choice for a bunch of kids -- too old-fashioned -- but it did have the big singing and dancing numbers.  I noticed there were less kids in the audience than usual because the show wasn't as kid-friendly as prior performances (eg, 'Mary Poppins,' 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' 'James and The Giant Peach).

Here's my review:

Crazy For You