Songbird, the new musical by Michael Kimmel (book) and Lauren Pritchard (music and lyrics), directed by JV Mercanti, brings The Seagull to Nashville in the 21st century. The book is effective and the songs soar.Erin Dilly, Kate BaldwinPhoto: Jenny Anderson PhotographyThere's just one problem: they don't add up to a musical. The entire score is diegetic, which doesn't have to be a negative, but in …
SOURCE: Show Showdown at 11:15PM on October 28, 2015