What the Critics said about the World Premiere of
“I Married Wyatt Earp”
“Michele Brourman’s excellent score and the vitality of the actresses, whose energized performances under the director Edward Keith Baker make the story… compelling.”
“Brourman’s country and folk flavored songs have a big Broadway-style presence. Completed by Rae’s sharp, often, witty lyrics, and presented by the strong voices of this cast, the show is at its most diverting when the music is playing and the actresses are singing.”
“[Leila] Martin and [Diane J.] Findlay…play nicely off each other. Their scenes together…provide colorful, humorous breaks from the earnestness of the younger women back in Tombstone.”
Doug Keating, The Philadelphia Inquirer
“**** You will have a great time!”
“…A wonderful new rousing musical.”
“The play runs two hours and twenty minutes and goes by too fast.”
“Michele Brourman fills out the story with some really great songs.”
Clyde Ayles, The King’s Room
“The story offered an interesting way to tie in all of the aspects of the Old West while adding modern elements such as feminism and drug abuse to tell the tale.”
“Excited by an opportunity to write a hodge-pdge of Americana music, writers Brourman and Rae found ‘I Married Wyatt Earp’ a great chance to tell the story of tombstone from the women’s perspective that would shed new light on the contributions of women to the development of the West, a story rarely told.”
“Performances were on a par with the region's best.”
“Both (Martin and [Jennifer] Zimmerman portraying Younger and Older Josie) demonstrated that they are worth their weight in silver. The supporting cast contributes a great mix…creating an ensemble that is deserving of praise.”
Bryan S. Clark, Out and About, ING News
“Brourman’s score is a diverse mix of Country and Western, pop, folk and saloon songs. The majority of tunes are catchy, and together with Rae’s well-structured lyrics, the songs fit the show’s book by Rae and West quite nicely.”
“Featuring an all female cast, Earp looks at the women who populated the legendary town of Tombstone, Arizona. The concept provides some interesting contrasts.”
“The cast of 11 ranges from steady to superb…they communicate the joy and regret that comes from lives fully lived.”
J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly
“O Say Can Those Pioneers Sing!” “’I Married Wyatt Earp’ is lots of fun…. The cast is delightful. Especially charming is Jennifer Zimmerman in the role of young Josie. With a great voice and vast energy, she sparks this show.”
“The score is pleasing…with a couple of clever ensemble numbers like ‘I Ain’t Goin’ Back’ and some sweet, quiet moments, such as ‘Pins and Needles’. Some songs are pretty…such as ‘Room to Breathe,’ a paean to the great outdoors.
“Nels Anderson supplies a
knockabout set that suits every purpose and Mimi Maxmen dresses the pioneer
ladies from homespun to stage glamour…Dan Little provides the excellent sound
design.”
Anita Donovan, Bucks County Courier Times
“…Strong performances, a wonderful five piece band led by Linda Dowdell at the keyboard, and a couple of catchy tunes…lots of fine work for the pit…”
Stuart Duncan, Princeton’s Time Off
Named eligible and nominated for the prestigious Philadelphia Barrymore Awards for Excellence in the Theatre.
Jennifer
Zimmerman (left) as Young Josie and Leila Martin (right) as Josie Earp
