I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is proudly nominated for The Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Musical Revue.”
Thank you for your consideration.
Directed and Choreographed by Eamon Foley
Starring Tyler Gallaher, Sam Brackley, Elizabeth Mandell, and Madelyn Whitehead
Please enjoy the archival capture of I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical below.
“The smartest, sassiest musical review in town… I wish that my life in seeing musicals could be this resplendent every time I attended.”
“In I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, written by Alexander S. Bermange and directed by Eamon Foley, four talented performers share their love of musicals—even though their show has just closed unexpectedly. The plucky quartet spends the ensuing 75 minutes delightfully recounting their personal reasons for loving theater while spoofing some of the most popular musicals of all time. Their commitment to the genre is infectious. And even though their love is temporarily unrequited, they wave the banner of devotion like Jean Valjean from Les Misérables, one of the many shows parodied.”
“The show becomes a pleasure to sink into. Each number explores a different facet of the musical theatre world, from the optimism of early training to the realities of auditions and career compromises. The material feels deeply specific while remaining widely relatable, which is no small feat…
…The staging is smart and efficient, making excellent use of the SoHo Playhouse space. Transitions are smooth, the stage always feels alive, and the production never feels small despite its simplicity. It is a reminder that thoughtful design and clear storytelling can be far more effective than excess…
…“I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical” is affectionate, funny, and musically confident. It feels made by people who love musical theatre deeply and understand it intimately, and that love comes through in every note.”
