Benny And Joon Musical Review Paper Mill

Paper mill s production of benny and joon is as much a powerful mix of hope heartbreak and hilarity as it is a showcase for the cast s powerful and rich voices as well as some rather unexpected talents.

Benny and joon musical review paper mill. In fact there are a lot of things that are fun about this show. Paper mill s benny joon the musical sweetly plays for keeps on a ukulele bryce pinkham as sam in benny joon. Critics weigh in on benny joon at paper mill playhouse by bww news desk apr. Recent film to flops include a bronx tale and breakfast at tiffany s current proof can be found at paper mill playhouse where benny joon makes its east coast premiere.

16 2019 paper mill playhouse presents the east coast premiere of benny joon with book by kirsten. Matthew murphy every hollywood movie does not need to be adapted into a stage musical. Benny joon at paper mill playhouse paper mill playhouse april 4 may 5 a musical adaptation of the 1993 johnny depp film makes some improvements to the characters but still doesn t sing. Hannah elless and clybourne elder in benny joon at paper mill playhouse.

Benny and joon a new musical now at the paper mill is a new take on the the 1993 film that starred johnny depp as the quirky buster keaton acolyte. Based on the 1993 mgm romantic comedy about an. Photo by jim cox 2017 courtesy of the old globe. Benny joon is making its east coast premiere through may 5.

There are two love stories in benny joon the musical that is currently at the paper mill playhouse in millburn in its east coast premiere. The east coast premiere of benny joon is now onstage at paper mill playhouse through sunday may 5. Hannah elless strong pure effortless voice and sprightly charm as joon in paper mill s benny joon is one of the best things about this sweet if predictable musical. Joon hannah elless described as a high functioning schizophrenic by her therapist meets sam bryce pinkham an eccentric drifter who speaks mainly by quoting characters in movies and seems like he s living in a world of his own.

Without ado elless unfolds a lawn chair plops down and treats us to a breezy and delightful ukulele solo.