Tick, Tick...BOOM! - FOUR MORE SHOWS

Audiences and critics alike are having a blast at Stage 1's 08/09 Inaugural Season Opening, Tick, Tick...BOOM!

Below are some great review quotes from two more raves for Tick, Tick...BOOM!, as well as links to all four great reviews for this show.

Visit www.stage1va.org or call 804.427.7548

DATES/ TIMES
Thursday, November 20 @ 8 PM
Friday, November 21 @ 8 PM
Friday, November 21 @ Midnight (Special $12 @ 12 Ticket Price)
Saturday, November 22 @ 8 PM

**Performances are approaching sell-out. Reserve now to avoid disappointment.**

Stage 1 is conveniently located just off Chamberlayne Ave. 1/2 mi North of the I-295 Interchange Just 10 minutes from Richmond City and 20 minutes for Short Pump

"It's energetic, lively, inspiring, fun, sincere, and honest. The local production succeeds in bringing out all of those qualities through the talents of the cast and crew."
-Dan Sherrier, Herald-Progress

"In his winning portrayal of struggling playwright Jon, Brett Ambler certainly mines his boyish charm for many laughs. But this is a character facing his 30th birthday with fear and frustration — hence the ticking sound he keeps hearing in his head. Thanks in no small part to the guidance of wunderkind director Chase Kniffen, Ambler embodies Jon’s internal struggles with a mature confidence."
-Dave Timberline, Style Weekly

"Stage 1 begins its life with a musical about making a musical, and it foreshadows great things to come. If the company managed to start off at this high level of quality, then the future of Stage 1 looks bright indeed."
-Dan Sherrier, Herald-Progress

"Somewhat astounding is how Kniffen, also Stage 1’s artistic director, has created a top-notch new performance space from scratch — something it takes most companies years to accomplish. With its first production, Stage 1 has hit the ground running."
-Dave Timberline, Style Weekly
"On opening night of the musical “tick.tick…boom!” Stage 1Theatre Company proved it’s going to be a major player in Richmond’s professional theatre community. The fledgling operation pulled off its first production with style and finesse."
-Joan Tupponce, Richmond.com

"The Stage 1 production is carefully realized and artistically satisfying. Kniffen, who directed, has a vocally perfect cast in Brett Ambler (Jonathan), Audra Honaker (Susan) and Durron M. Tyre (Michael), and musical director Sandy Dacus leads an energetic and exciting band of four."
-Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Kniffen's staging takes full advantage of the youthful cast's energy; they dance, they do patter songs, they belt, and they catch furniture as it rolls on and off stage at breakneck pace."
-Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Click here for more information about Stage 1 and Tick, Tick...BOOM!

Click here for Susan Haubenstock's full review in the Times-Dispatch
Click here for Dave Timberline's full review in Style Weekly
Click here for Joan Tupponce's full review on Richmond.com
Click here for Dan Sherrier's full review in the Herald-Progress

The Critics Have Spoken - Its a Hit!!

It has been an absolutely crazy and exciting week at Stage 1. We opened our 08/09 Inaugural Season with a hit production of Tick, Tick...BOOM! The days leading up to our opening were nothing short of miraculous. Working against the clock and what seemed like never-ending technical difficulty - we were able to open with our Pay-What-You-Will Preview on Friday Night with a full house and very few hardly-noticeable issues.

That can simply be attributed to our amazing cast - Brett Ambler, Durron Tyre and Audra Honaker - our amazing designers, musical director, and our rockin' band. Everyone kept their cool - We all walked around simply saying "It will all work...It has to."

This can do attitude got us to an incredibly successful opening...

At least according to audience response, and some very positive notices.

"Carefully realized and artistically satisfying.
-Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Kniffen brings a fresh approach to the stage that embraces the spirit of the performance."
-Joan Tupponce, Richmond.com


"Brett Ambler...His honest performance captures the playfulness of the character as well as his anxiety and doubt. Vocally, Ambler is always a pleasure to hear."
"(Audra) Honaker's skillful timing and ability to convoncingly slip into each character make her a joy to watch. Honaker...nails her vocal numbers."
"Durron M. Tyre...also delivers a strong performance."
-Joan Tupponce, Richmond.com


"Kniffen's staging takes full advantage of the youthful cast's energy; they dance, they do patter songs, they belt, and they catch furniture as it rolls on and off stage at breakneck pace."
-Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you haven't purchased tickets yet, do so now. Don't take out word for it - See it for yourself.

Visit www.stage1va.org or call 804.427.7548 today!

See you at Stage 1.

- Chase K.