"Trouble" at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
“Trouble”
Book by Michael Alvarez
Music, Lyrics and Vocal Arrangements by Ella Grace
Directed by Michael Alvarez
Reviewed by David Roberts at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
Saturday July 14, 2012
Trouble is brewing at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, all to be found in the production of “Trouble” currently playing in Manhattan as part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival. Billed as “A New Rock Musical,” this misbegotten production is neither new nor musical. To wit:
There’s trouble with the book. There’s trouble with the music, the lyrics, and the vocal arrangements. There’s trouble with the direction and the work of the creative team. Finally, there’s trouble with the cast that does not seem to connect with themselves, with each, other, or with the audience.
Further, there’s trouble with an abundance of derivative music reminiscent of several past familiar and successful Broadway rock musicals.
Kudos to Matthew J. Riordan and Daniel Quadrino who bring the relationship between Chris and Joe to life with honest and fresh performances.
I have spared the remainder of the young energetic cast by not mentioning any of them, placing the full blame on the creators of this troublesome production. I have also not mentioned any performance details hoping that the reader will not find her or his way into this cauldron of trouble.
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