Amour Reviews
MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended
"...If you’re looking for a delectable patisserie of music, color, and whimsy, look no further than “Amour,” a Broadway musical based on a classic French fable, now playing at NextStop Theatre Company, directed by Gloria DuGan."
DCTheatreScene- Recommended
"...Amour is engaging but not much more than a box of French chocolates you might purchase in a quaint shop in Montmartre, the musical’s setting. The score by Michel Legrand sparkles immediately and evokes the streets of Paris. Sadly, the English adaptation of the sung-through libretto by Jeremy Sams is hit or miss – witty exchanges and clever bon mots are outnumbered by june-spoon-croon type rhymes. With Legrand’s buoyant score keeping it afloat, the story is definitely a charmer. Fans of such musicals as She Loves Me, or even The Fantasticks should discover Amour and NextStop has made it possible in this production that is lighter than air, a perfect evening’s diversion."
BroadwayWorld- Highly Recommended
"...In NextStop Theatre's production of Amour, directed by Gloria DuGan, love is in the air. Amour, a musical based on a French fairytale written by Marcel Ayme, might not be known by most hard-core musical fans. It is easy to see how this lesser known musical can become one's favorite, as it is full of wonderfully colorful characters, quirky humor, and catchy tunes. Amour tells the story of Dusoleil (Ryan Khatcheressian), a lonely clerk who pines for a young married woman named Isabelle (Teresa Danskey), and how his life, as well as the lives of others in the town of Montmartre, are changed after he realizes that he can walk through walls. NextStop's production of Amour is a great escape into a world filled with absurdity and whimsy. All and all, it is a perfect pick for a 30th anniversary celebration."