How do you get from a cult musical about conjoined twins to a children’s musical about an ugly duckling?
It’s been 15 years since composer Henry Krieger and lyricist Bill Russell graced the stage with “Side Show,” a musical about the Hilton twins. Now they’re back on 42nd Street with “Lucky Duck,” which is made its New York premiere at the The New Victory Theater. It’s a family-friendly tale about an ugly duckling who wants to be a star, a handsome prince in search of a bride, and a big bad wolf trying to be good. But parents don’t be alarmed—there are plenty of things to keep the adults amused.
In this fractured fairy tale, Tim Scott as the wolf helps the three little pigs get low interest loans to rebuild their houses (“No straw this time!” he commands). [click to continue….]
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