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The Washington Post

  • “A delightful holiday package.”
  • “Elegant, sublime, a revelation.”
  • “A veritable sideshow’s worth of relevant magic tricks, smoothly executed.”
  • The Fantasticks need not be a disappearing act.”
  • Read the full review here >

Arch Campbell

  • "! See it.”
  • “Arena stage injects magic into the beloved musical The Fantasticks
  • “…one of the most special nights of local theater in years.”

Metro Weekly

  • "! Vividly colored, deftly crafted and brilliantly conceived."

showbizradio

  • “Truly one of the best musical productions in a very long time.”
  • “A must see!”
  • “A great job! You will love this show.”
  • Read the full review here >

Potomac Stages

  • “First rate”
  •  “Polished, richly conceived…all an audience could wish for”
  • “With artistically fresh creative touches adding complexities and a very likeable cast, this venerable little musical about youthful love and pain stands-out.”
  • “This is an embraceable evening…”
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CNN iReport

  • “Vibrant…a beautiful mix of laughter, song, and dazzling visual.”
  • “Instant entertainment”
  • “Bring the kids and let young love live again.”
  • Read the full review here >

Edge Washington

  • “Wonderful… as fresh as a daisy."
  • “Clever illusions, exceptional choreography and physical comedy, and barrels of confetti”
  • Read the full review here >