“Loved the dance scenes… conveyor belt gymnastics

“I enjoyed this show on so many different levels. Particularly at this time, when closure of huge businesses and downsizing staff is a reality, the story line of the ups and downs  of these shoe factory employees affected by the looming factory closure seems very relevant.

 At a deeper level there are several moments in which we see that the persona people present to the world, often mask their true inner thoughts and biases. As Lola, Stewart Adam Mckensy, radiates confidence and pride with his electrifying first entrance. It's only later that he reveals his inner anguish at never receiving his father's approval. Lola and Charlie (Sayer Roberts), sharing their similar pains in the poignant "Not My Father's Son" is a teary moment and makes one realize the universality of that parent/child paradigm.

And then, I just loved the dance scenes, the tango, the conveyor belt gymnastics, the Milan boots scene. I really want to get me a pair of scarlet boots with 6" heels but then I probably couldn't dance in them.  

Bottom line – this a joyful musical with great songs, lots of dancing, a feel good story, and you'll leave, ready to celebrate and elevate yourself and those around you. Go see it.”

GILLIAN LOCKITCH