Dear Edwina is the best musical I have seen so far.  Although originally designed for kids, adults will find it enjoyable as well.  Life lessons such as saying “No, thank you” and not being a “Frankenguest” are staged in Edwina’s garage, and taught through her pals’ energetic dancing and amazing singing.  Although these are simple childhood lessons, adults can learn as well because we tend to forget these things as we grow older.  (We’ve all been a Frankenguest, haven’t we?) 

All of the singers’ vocal ability is astonishing, it is a surprise that they aren’t discovered by Hollywood agents and signed for parts in musicals already.  Reading the pamphlet they handed out, it is said that most of the cast performed in Broadway before.  So talented!  The singers’ ability to harmonize is also incredible.

The cast of DEAR EDWINA outside the DR2 Theatre.

The costumes of the actors went very well with their characters.  For example, Scott was a nerdy boy, and his glasses and button down shirted portrayed him very well.  The costumes were colorful, matching the colors of the set.  The whole performance screamed fun and childlike, which the kids loved, as well as the adults. The adults got a chance to walk down memory lane and experience what it was like to be a kid again.  From the moment the music started playing, my eyes were glued to the stage, memorized by the singers.

There were six main actors in total. Some actors acted out multiple parts. The fact that there were only six of them, yet they were still able to entertain the whole audience was miraculous. I praise their hard work, because it must have been hard to memorize all those dance numbers, lyrics, and lines.

The only sad part about the performance was the fact that it had to end.  I never wanted it to end, it was that good.  I loved it, from beginning to end.  If you’re looking for a good time for the whole family, this is the place to go.  What’s better than having the kids learn lifelong lessons and have fun doing it?  Walking out the theatre, there were smiles on everyone’s faces.