What's the secret to the success of The Fantasticks? A touch of magic, among other ingredients.
"The Fantasticks," the world's longest-running musical when it closed after almost 42 years on Jan. 13, 2002, is coming back to Off Broadway.
Jason Alexander directs a well-cast and charming production at Reprise.
For better or worse (mostly worse), Reprise Theatre Company has given "The Fantasticks," "the world's longest-running musical," a glamorous makeover.
The emotional precision of "The Fantasticks" -- central to its worldwide appeal and original 17,162-perf run -- is in short supply in Reprise's overproduced revival.
Includes a photo.