THE CRITICS & THE AUDIENCE SPEAK!

“A howling good time was had by all watching the clever and witty “DOGS: The Musical.  In this dog-eat-dog world, it’s refreshing to see a show full of optimism…spirit-lifting songs…spunky music for the fanciful lyrics.  This reviewer would give this show 10 paws and an A+ for the surprise ending!”

Sandy Katz, Charleston Post and Courier, May 30, 2007

“Dog people and non-dog people alike are going to laugh, going to cry, going to love it. This not-to-be-missed production is one of which all concerned can be justly proud. Splash a little champagne into your waterbowls. Woof! Woof! Toasts all around.”

Sheila R. McKinney, Arts Reviewer, The Chronicle Independent, Oct. 24, 2003

“ Paddy Bells’ musical barked up just the right tree! Her commentary on contemporary life gave hope while never dodging the realities of a dog’s life. Dick Goodwin’s jazzy accompaniment let all the dogs tell their tales of joy, sadness, and human insight with energy and note-perfect musicality. DOGS is definitely best of show.”

Dr. Earl Bryant, letter to the editor The Chronicle Independent, Oct. 27, 2003

AUDIENCE COMMENTS

“It was a delightful show and joyful evening – and isn’t that what theatre is all about?”

“Finally – something new!  How refreshing!”

“The songs were fun, interesting, emotional – everything you want in a musical and   then some!”

“This rivals most theatre we see in New York!”

“Perfectly cast and wonderfully presented.  I loved it!”

“Struck some deeply joyful emotional/spiritual chords. This has potential to soar very very high!”

 “A good mirror of society and human relationships.”

“How human dogs are – how canine we are!”

“The beginnings of a tremendously appealing show with an important message.”

“When do you go to Broadway?”

ADDITIONAL CRITICAL REVIEWS

"The show is artistically directed by Jerry Stevenson, the artistic and executive director of the Columbia Children's Theatre, who also plays the role of Emerson. The story's told from the canines' perspective but is as much about human nature as anything, exploring the relationships between people and their dogs and the desires of both to be cherished. … (read full article here)

Brenda Rindge,The Post and Courier, May 29, 2007

"Anyone who's ever truly loved a dog knows how quickly they seem to go from adorable, clumsy young 'uns to crotchety old curmudgeons. One day they're sniffing endless butts down at the dog park and the next they're needing a little set of steps to get up on the furniture. … (read full article here)

Sara Miller, Charleston City Paper, May 30, 2007

"The beginnings of a tremendously appealing play with an important message."

DOGS: The Musical was conceived and written by Paddy Mahoney Bell.

Music arranger/composer, Dick Goodwin.

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