Marcy In The Galaxy

Written by Nancy Shane
Directed by Jack Cummings III
Synopsis: With music by one of New York's most idiosyncratic composers and a book by the Emmy Award-winning writer of HBO's Sex and the City, Marcy in the Galaxy is a funny, dark musical glimpse at what happens to a woman whose dream of being a New York artist takes longer to come true than she had planned. At mid-life, Marcy finds herself alone in The Galaxy Diner out of money and almost out of hope. What ensues is a humorous and poignant self-examination that explores dreams, disappointment, family, first love, and delicious diner desserts.

NEW YORK TIMES:
"A musical need not, by definition, focus on a lovable soul. Momma Rose is no sweetheart, heaven knows. Sweeney Todd is not somebody you would take home to Mom, unless you were itching for that inheritance. But at least they are lively company. Marcy and Company most definitely are not."
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THEATERMANIA:
"The scene that Ralston and Champlin share is one of the highpoints of the show. It's funny and touching, and most important, beautifully crisp. One hopes that Shayne might consider revisiting other sections of the piece so that this latter quality will extend throughout this potentially powerful musical. "
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VARIETY:
"In an ideal world, there would be a little side street -- call it Vanity Row -- discreetly tucked away somewhere in this city and lined with theaters devoted to the presentation of vanity productions. Narcissistic shows like "Marcy in the Galaxy," an insipid musical written and scored by Nancy Shayne and featuring a wannabe artist who has wasted her life deluding herself about her talent, really belong on Vanity Row. And companies like the normally visionary Transport Group really shouldn't be wasting their time on them. "
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