Critical Reaction

Critical Reaction

"Witty and buoyant... a richly textured score.... No trace of jingly-ness mars Black's sophisticated score.... Harnick's lyrics brim with deadpan drollery. ...A coup, a feat, a canny exploit and one neat trick!"
– The Washington Post

"Lively musical sure to please every generation... the lyrics by Sheldon Harnick go straight to the heart."
– Harwich Junior Theatre

"An inventive fantasy! ...Deftly captures the delightful wordplay and Marx Brothersesque puns from Mr. Juster's book"
– The Washington Times

"Sheldon Harnick and Arnold Black s kaleidoscopic score sparkles in Broadway s brightest hues."
– The Theater Mirror