Emperor Norton, the Musical
Written by Nancy Bianconi Tuesday, 10 November 2009 08:42
I went to Zombie Joe's Underground to enjoy one of their usual great theatre productions. However, Emperor Norton The Musical motivated me to do a review. This fabulous musical was done in a 49 seat black box ....just unbelievable that this theatre company would be so ambitious to do a 10-member cast musical including a great piano player (also this production's musical composer-in-the-flesh) Marty Axelrod.
This light hearted musical comedy takes place in the 1850s in San Franciso's Barbary Coast and pays homage to a much loved man of the past, Joshua Norton, a rich business man who lost his fortune and his mind. Joshua played exquisitely by Matthew Tucker proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States making proclamations such as dissolving Congress and building a bridge between San Francisco and Oakland....crazy was he? The cast of this charming musical takes you on a wonderful journey of great comedy, song and dance. The entire cast was multi-talented and did an outstanding job. Some of my favorite numbers included Lucas Salazar singing, "All The Friends You Can Get". Amelia Megan Gotham and Jessica Amal Rice singing "Ain't No Washer Woman No More" and fantastic numbers by the entire cast, "Barbary Coast" and "The King Is Dead". Also, must mention Kyle Clare and Christopher Goodwin's superb portrayal of 2 most lovable dogs. The Director, Jim Eshom is extraordinarily talented to pull off this top notch, full production musical in this "intimate" theatre.
Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group is a force to be reckoned with....A MUST SEE!
4850 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood 91601
Remaining Performances: November 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Saturdays @ 8:30 PM
Sundays @ 3:00PM Matinee
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