I saw this at the Skokie Theatre. What a fabulous vehicle for three musical theater performers, especially the woman who gets to play Ethel Merman. Every song feels like a big Broadway number. I especially loved the song filled with Mormon profanity. What a fun night of theater!

I caught a matinee performance at the Skokie Theatre in Chicago. It was a delightful show and everyone around me agreed. Small set and cast but packed with Broadway spirit. Not one "limp" moment! It's full of humanity --funny, caring and open--and like the "stupid pink door," a little bit delightfully "camp"! While there was also "profanity," it's a perfect show for one and all, whether you know who Merman is or not-- as the point is to find out who YOU are. Great fun. Recommended.

"The Book of Merman: The Musical" is wonderful.

Three dynamic, talented performers will shine. The score has plenty of standout moments, both with solos and group pieces. The book provides emotional cores for Ethel, Shumway, and Braithwaite -- they have strong needs, they're multidimensional, and they're respectfully written.

It's a knowledgeable show, too, with nods to several of Ethel Merman's best-known roles and to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and "The Book of Mormon."

Audiences will love "The Book of Merman: A Musical" for these same reasons.