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Though it's story is simple to summarize - the heady, joyous naivete of young teenagehood meets the cold hard reality of the adult world - as a piece of theater, The Fantasticks has always been extraordinarily difficult to pull off ("simple" is never easy). I've seen so many productions of this dear old chestnut that I've lost count (that includes the original back in the sixties) and nearly all of them were at best, just ok or at worst, ill-concieved (set in a NYC subway station), incomprehensible, or so full of art as to collapse into unwatchable buffoonery well before the interval. The Fantasticks demands a level of finesse and delicacy of handle unachievable by most companies and directors. Not this production. Sunnyvale's The Fantasticks, under the superlative direction of Walter Mayes is without a doubt the best production I have ever seen. The casting, the musical direction, staging and singing all are perfection. Miss this production and it is your loss. Go! Collapse

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Pure enjoyment throughout, A Taffeta Wedding keeps you humming, bobbing your head and laughing (sometimes at shear amusement) as 8 talented vocalists entertain with all of the oldies we know and love. 40 somethings on up will enjoy it the most. Can hardly wait to get my parents there to see it! Collapse

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I went to this last year, it was awesome! Beautiful art, big range of items and bargains too. Great place to get holiday gifts.

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LOVED this show! What a great way to remember such wonderful songs from the fifties and sixties! The cast is so talented. And the harmonies are beautiful. A wonderful walk down memory lane!! We're going back before it closes! Collapse

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I saw this show a few weeks ago and will see it on closing night. Wonderful performances from all of these actresses. It's no wonder they're filling up the theatre at every performance. This is one show you don't want to miss! Collapse

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We saw this last Saturday and had a wonderful time. Some great performances in a great little theatre. If you get the chance, don't miss it!!

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This show's deceptive simplicity is not always easy to pull off, but under Walter Mayes' sure-handed and reverential direction, Sunnyvale Community Players have managed this quite nicely. The result is a wonderful revisiting of an oft-performed classic. Shawna Downs Gonzales is completely delightful as Luisa, Jeffrey Henson and Matt Tipton strongly fill the roles of The Fathers and Aaron has a hilariously touching turn as the old actor, Henry. The musical trio occasionally steals the show, led by a bravura performance at the grand piano by Bob Sunshine. Even if you have seen it many times, you will love this show. Collapse

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I had never seen this show before, and did not expect to like it. I was blown away! Every member of the cast (all 8 of them) was superb. El Gallo, and Luisa were standouts even in this stellar cast. This a show that could easily be rather formless, but Walter Mayes direction, and the outstanding cast made it poignant, charming, and funny, sometimes simumtaneously. "The Mute" was a hoot to watch, make sure that you pay attention to her performance. Not to be missed. Collapse

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We were disappointed with this production. It was mainly a concert without much of a story line. Scenery and costuming were below par. However, the acting and musician talent was excellent! We look forward to the next production and will continue to support the Tabard Theater. Collapse

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The Pear's production of Noel Coward's Hay Fever is superb. The cast has caught every nuance of this bright, witty, still relevant play.Thoroughly enjoyable. Don't miss it.

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