By Mary Brassard
It was a Monday night and the playhouse was packed. The saloon style room was complete with full staff and a very organized seating system with a line of hosts ready to show the patrons to their assigned seats. Christmas music set the mood as we got ready for the show. I must say that the Desert Star Playhouse was a very welcoming and well-oiled machine. Consistent with the polished presentation was the fact that the audience consisted of about 50% season ticket holders that night, according to a show of hands solicited by our piano man before the show began. The show started with a Christmas sing-along song and then the curtains opened.
Dan Larrinaga (as C.B. DeVille) was the man in charge with everything on the line. Dan was a very funny and loveable character. Ed Farnsworth (as Billy Gailey) was the leading man who choreographed the dance routines as he also put the moves on Miss Sarah. Ed was both charming and engaging as one the shows’ good guys. Tyrus Williams (as Santa Claws) the most inbred version of Santa that could ever exist. Tyrus showed great versatility in the main and supporting roles that he played in the production. His Judge was a sweet throwback to the “Bewitched” style TV programs. Matthew Mullaney (as Kris Kringle) the jolly man behind the show that just wants more cheer in the world. Matt was truly Kris Kringle in this production, his simplicity and honest performance felt very Christmasy. Dallin Lewis (as Hardy Steele) was slow to commit to his woman but quick to commit to dubious plotting and a hardcore mustache. Dallin was a classic “Rocky and Bullwinkle” style villain who was probably the most interactive character in the cast. Mary Parker Williams (as Joan Quivers) was the celebrity who was 50% plastic and 50% slapstick. Mary nailed this impression of Joan Rivers and did so without it being obnoxious… It was very well done. Laurel Warr (as Laurel Lye) the worldly while clueless lady of Steele. Laurel’s physical comedy was a high point of the show for me. Jen Aguirre (as Sarah) was the Classic leading lady with a loveable kid and a romantic draw to the leading man. Jen was not only a great singer but also a very believable leading lady. Katlin Rose Williams (as Natalie) the explosive and potentially possessed daughter of Miss Sarah. Katlin stole the show with her kid to demon voice changes.
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The scenes, actors, musical numbers and atmosphere were all spot on. The item that missed the mark for me was the script. Following several dated references and a short list of repetitive jokes, it seemed apparent to me that I was watching an old script with a few modern headlines thrown in. A nod to the accident that occurred at Hale Centre Theatre back in 2006 was either an odd choice for current comedy or something that slipped through during a light rewrite. If you are a homosexual Jewish lawyer living in Utah county that supported Obamacare and the government bailouts, the repetitive punchlines will seem directed at you.
“Faith is believing in something even though common sense tells you not to” was indeed my favorite line from the show. And in the spirit of that sentiment, although I was disappointed with the script, the troupe made the night very enjoyable. The Desert Star Playhouse production of Miracle on 42ndStreet is playing through January 4th, 2014. The playhouse is located at 4861 South State Street in Murray Utah. This is a Christmas Music Comedy that is family friendly. $15.00-$45.00
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