This show is a step up from the COVID separation shows, in that the cast was able to perform/record together, in person, complete with fun, group choreography and some of that chemistry we’ve been missing. This is not a fancy, Matt-Ottinger production, in terms of editing effects and camera angles, but it does feature a variety of locations and an enthusiastic cast of characters, making the most of their variable vocal abilities, spitting out those inimitable Lehrer lyrics.
I assume Evolve’s leader Helen Hart is the director/choreographer, though she doesn’t appear in the cast bios at: https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/tomfoolery-cast-list.html The cast includes Phil Hart, Bill Henson Monica Hiris, Elizabeth Johnson, Lorena Krauss, Michelle Smith, Tracy Smith, Jocelyn Snitgen, Marty Snitgen, Abigail Tykocki, Nathan Tykocki. I was most impressed with the Tycockis’ performances, especially their lovingly singing about how they plan to hate each other when they get old — and Bill Henson was adorable, as “The Old Dope Peddler” (in the mode of that “Old Lamplighter” song.)
This revue is free of charge, as a "thank you" to Evolve's patrons for their ongoing support throughout the pandemic. (Watch for Matilda, LIVE, in August.)
To receive your FREE link to see "Tomfoolery", send an email to: evolvetheatrics@gmail.com The production will be available for viewing online through June 27, this Sunday!
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I Googled to confirm what I heard in the show, that Tom Lehrer is still alive, at 93, and came across this fetching little number on Youtube, performed by the man, himself, which is NOT included in the Tomfoolery show, but I remember it fondly(fiercely?) and it further demonstrates his imagination, voice and piano skills and wicked sense of humor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TytGOeiW0aE