Critical Reaction

Critical Reaction

"Children young and old will enjoy non-stop music and laughter.... Ahrens and Flaherty, who brought you such Broadway hits as Seussical the Musical, Ragtime, My Favorite Year and Lucky Stiff, keep the tempo quick, the music exciting and the story loads of fun."
– The Kelsey Theatre

"This sweet and funny musical by the Tony-winning duo of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty nods gracefully at leadership issues. ...Quirky, helium-light score... a memorable tribute to the power of friendship."
– The Washington Post

"A lively and colorful treat... several of the dozen songs by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty which keep the show bouncy and a lot of fun to watch for young and old audience members."
– Daily Pilot

"Quite likable... lightly delivers the earnest message that people should be defined by what's on the inside not the outside."
– The LA Times

"Creative, imaginative, and very colorful."
– DCTheatreScene.com