Critical Reaction

Critical Reaction

"Vivid, appealing performances! A tuneful and warm-spirited, family-friendly new show -- the spirit of youthful high jinks recall the exploits of Mark Twain's beloved roughhousers, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn." -The New York Times

"Ambitious and accomplished! A smart, ardent show! Just when you think musical theater is all tapped out, pieces like 'Burnt Part' find new material to mine." -Time Out New York

"A warmhearted coming-of-age story with a stirring score." -Daily News

"Excellent bluegrass-pop songs: tuneful, catchy and moving" -The New York Observer