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All in all this was a solid opening night performance of is a theatre classic appropriate for all ages.

Dominion Stage has just opened a stunning new production of Dreamgirls. The musical is a spectacle of color, sound and soul.

Whether you find it brilliant or cheesy, this is a well-directed and well-performed production of a so-so show that, despite its theatrical shortcomings, both entertains and asks questions.

While this production is not exactly a perfect marriage (pun intended), I think Faction of Fools is on to something here.

The subject matter of the play is serious, but there are some well-played humorous moments, and the production’s tone is not allowed to become gloomy.

When the show was over on opening night the big cast got a big hand from the big audience. Everyone — those on stage and those on seats — looked happy.

1st Stage’s production of Parfumerie, a Hungarian play by Miklos Laszlo, simultaneously radiates the bright colors of a romantic comedy and reveals the beauty of day-to-day life in a Budapest perfume shop.

Signature Theatre’s production is not without flaws but does deliver a musical that is lively and very enjoyable.

PGLT’s Sorry! Wrong Chimney! is a silly farce, with a few minor problems, but gives a good dose of Christmas revelry.

Although the show has some faults, Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol is ultimately enjoyable thanks in large part to its infusion of traditional music.