"Superman" - a Review

   There are two great shows on stage this weekend and next in Huntingotn. One is Shenandoah at the old Huntington High School - I haven't seen it yet, but a friend saw it last night and he loved it.

   My lovely wife and I did see It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman last night, and had a great time - it's a fun throwback to the 1960s with wonderful performances, terrific singing and dancing, an outstanding orchestra and great flying effects. But I admit I'm prejudiced - I'm on the board of First Stage Theatre Company.

   So instad, let's get a review from a theatre newbie (and his much more experienced dad), as local playwright Jonathan Joy joins forces with his three-and-a-half-year-old son Levi to review "Superman:"

(Jon notes that this review contains SPOILERS regarding the preshow.)

Jon: Did you like the play?
Levi: Uh-huh.

Jon: What was your favorite part?
Levi: Spider-Man. (Spider-Man makes an appearance during the preshow and my son is a huge Spider-Man fan.)

Jon: Did you like the singing and dancing?
Levi: Yes.

Jon: Did you like it when Superman was flying through the air?
Levi: Yes. 

Jon: Do you want me to take you to see more plays?
Levi: Yes!

He also talked quite a bit about the ninjas and, upon returning home, proclaimed at least six times, "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superman!"

He thoroughly enjoyed it. 

He was also a big fan of the bathroom at Huntington High School, as we made at least five trips in just under two hours.

He did have one suggestion. He thought Iceman and Firestar should have also been included in the preshow. (Big thumbs up for including one of the Incredibles, though.)

I was a bit concerned halfway through the first act when he asked to leave, but it turned out he just had to go to the bathroom. Each time we went to the bathroom he said, "We better hurry. Superman is going to be very angry."

Nice job, First Stage! Thank you very much!

   Thanks, Jon and Levi! I told Jon we'd be glad to share any future reviews in this space!