Here's a terrific post from Talkin' Broadway:

WOW! What a musical! If Broadway only had a musical like this, it wouldn't be in doldrums it is in now.

Fast, funny, with serious themes, this lively musical features excellent direction by Jamibeth Margolis, and knockout choreography by Randy Slovacek. Suzy Conn, a triple threat if ever there was one, has written the book, music and lyrics which are literate and intelligent, touching and very, very funny.

The design team—Jason Lee Courson (scenic), Elizabeth Payne (costumes), and Jesse Belsky (lighting)—are to be commended for creating a colorful, vital environment. Courson inventive design keeps this moving at a rapid clip.

Standout performers include Hollie Howard who is destined to go very, very far. She has a magical presence on stage, and is a born scene stealer. I see many Tony Awards in her future. Richard Todd Adams is exemplary as the romantic lead. His number with Sara Mugavero (as Janet Jones) is one of the evening's many show stoppers. William Broderick does well as the head of the airlines.

Everyone in the ensemble deserve kudos for their high-energy level. And, it looks like they are all having a great time on stage! I hope that "Plane Crazy" gets a run after the NYMF (with this entire cast, of course). It certainly deserves it.

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