PRESS
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"Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, glittering emblems of the Jazz Age….are resurrected in THIS SIDE OF PARADISE...."

– The New York Times

"Ms. Harrow’s music is accomplished….excellent music making!"

– The New York Times

"It’s remarkable to see a musical, with such ambitious content…very refreshing…” 

The Epoch Times

"Lingers in the mind...the perfect subject for a musical…" 

– The New Yorker

"Described in the starkest terms, the marriage of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald reflects the era during which they lived -- highs and lows, boom and bust, a thrilling rise and devastating crash.... Harrow and Pomerantz, who co-wrote the book, are serious enough about these characters to explore their depths." 

– The New Yorker

“…Beautiful accompaniment coming from the jazz quartet…

– Theatremania

“A terrific band…”

– The New York Times

“The band is great!”

– The New Yorker

"To be sure, the music in this production can actually be quite lovely. Harrow has an ear for creating luminous melodies, and her more somber pieces, such as 'My Lost City,' 'My Swan,' and 'Until It Comes Up Love,' shine with the support of a sophisticated jazz ensemble. It is in these songs that we catch a glimpse of the tragic weight of genius, the heartbreak of reaching the top early in life and having no other place to go but down. 'It’s a terrible time when you realize your triumphs are in the past, so fast,' sings Fitzgerald. If only he knew how immortal his triumphs would truly become.

– City Scoops

“Lovely songs throughout…”

Epoch Times

“Sparkling Rachel Moulton, as young Zelda, invests line and song with genuine emotion…”

Backstage

"Performances are excellent with not only the leads—Mueller, Moulton, Lewis, and Sharon—offering fine work, but also performers Carmichael, LaVerdiere, and Mandy Bruno doing top-drawer double- or triple-duty in various roles."

– The Epoch Times

"Maureen Mueller's fascinating voice shines in a series of solos; the finale 'Until it Comes Up Love' lingers in the mind, and Michael Shawn Lewis is a convincing Scott."

– The New Yorker

“Pomerantz has done a fine job of direction... A labor of love for collaborators Harrow and Pomerantz…”

Epoch Times

"A little dazzling….a little heartbreaking...eternal fascinators.”  

– The New York Times

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