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PRESS
“With the rhythm of Neil Simon and the fierceness of Philip Roth, Charlie Schulman’s solidly constructed and inventive book renders this archetypical premise with an abundance of humor, sentiment and suspense. Mr. Roberts’ score is quite charming. The caustic “Visiting Your Mother” stands out as a Leonard Bernstein/Comden & Green-style showstopper. Goldstein is rich in emotional resonance.”
- Theaterscreen.net
"Though GOLDSTEIN is a musical parable about three generations in a Jewish Family, the immigrant story it tells crosses race, religion and cultural lines, achieving a universal truth reminding the viewer that we are the legacy of all those who have preceded us."
- Theaterscene.com
"Goldstein approaches relationships within a multi-generational Jewish family with refreshing honesty and sympathy. It is an enjoyable theatrical experience..."
- Jewish Standard
“Goldstein is a quaint, bittersweet musical that moves seamlessly from humor to tragedy.”
- This Week In NY
The show manages to be both raucously funny and surprisingly touching, dignifying its subject even while providing no small degree of explosive humor."
– New York Post
You'll be blown away by The Fartiste, a smart and ambitious musical about a farting Moulin Rouge performer in the 1890's With outstanding book by Charlie Schulman and brilliant music and lyrics by Michael Roberts, this NYC International Fringe Festival Award-Winning outrageous new musical not only manages to successfully put the word "art" back into "fart," but it does so in an unusually poignant way
– Broadwayworld.com
"You'll be blown away by The Fartiste, a smart and ambitious musical about a farting Moulin Rouge performer in the 1890's With outstanding book by Charlie Schulman and brilliant music and lyrics by Michael Roberts, this NYC International Fringe Festival Award-Winning outrageous new musical not only manages to successfully put the word "art" back into "fart," but it does so in an unusually poignant way."
– Broadwayworld.com
"Clever, likable and funny. Extremely enjoyable.
– New York Times
“A good two-character play is hard to find–but Character Assassins is one.”
– Star-Ledger
“A literate and clever piece evoking Sleuth, Mamet, and all things dark and twisty in-between. …And it’s very funny.” –
- NYTheatre.com
“A wonderfully witty and twisty play, thoroughly enjoyable.”
– The Link News
“Packed as it is with sly winks at the whole self-important theater game, Character Assassins ultimately is all about the ride–and, in the end, quite possibly critic-proof.”
– Asbury Park Press