MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, an undocumented musical-comedy
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Kit Goldstein Grant:
9 Dec. 2021
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This is a tremendously fun musical with so much to say, but that finds inventive and *theatrical* ways to say it. It deals with immigration and the American dream with urgency and grit, but all while keeping your toes tapping to the catchy songs with their clever lyrics. Can't wait to see it again! ”
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Nilsa Reyna:
2 Apr. 2021
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Davila and de la Puente make a great team and create work that's accessible, entertaining, and heartfelt. This musical has a nice blend of earnest and uplifting songs. "Change the Law," "Contender," and The Statue's Torch Song" are some of my favorites. This musical deserves a full production after the pandemic is over! ”
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Cheryl Bear:
2 Apr. 2021
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A moving musical of bravery for the American dream so one can change the world! Fantastic! ”
Development History
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, Gallery Players, Brooklyn
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, Dramatic Question Theatre
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, New York Musical Festival
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, New York Musical Festival
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Production History
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, New York Musical Festival
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Awards
, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
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, , New York Musical Festival
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, Social Relevance & Impact Award
, New York Musical Festival
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, Best New Song to "Contender"
, New York Musical Festival
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, Best Actress, Shakina Nayfack
, New York Musical Festival
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, Yip Harburg Award for Lyrics
, The Yip Harburg Foundation
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, Outstanding Reading Award
, New York Musical Festival
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