About HRT
Reviews
Daniel M. Gold
New York Times
"...this nimble joint production with the Harlem Repertory Theater demonstrates how to entertain on a shoestring."
"Directed and choreographed by Keith Lee Grant, the show has been trimmed to a 90-minute burst of energy and imagination."
"this "Flahooley” does its creator proud."
Paulanne Simmons
Curtain Up
"Fans of this little known but excellent show will be happy to know that it has once again been brought to stage, this time in a collaboration of Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre. It's been newly adapted by the Harlem Rep's Artistic Director Keith Lee Grant, who also directs and choreographs."
David A. Rosenberg
Backstage Magazine
"This new adaptation by Keith Lee Grant (from Art Pearlman's edited script) compresses two acts into one 90-minute, intermissionless, good-natured evening and features delightful puppets designed by Daniel Fergus Tamulonis as well as colorful video by Edward Corcino."
"Primy Rivera, who has a blast as both the worried sheik and the genial genie. The three-piece combo, under the musical direction of Michael Roth, adds substantial support."
Michael Kuchwara
The Associated Press
"Serious musical-theatre archeologists can’t afford to miss it."
Christopher Murray
BACKSTAGE MAGAZINE, July 21, 2008
"...Jimmy Mike assaying 1934s "The Viper Rag" with much style and charm."
"...the honey-voiced Danyel Fulton delivering 1929s 'I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling."
"...each number encapsulates a dramatic world of its own, full of delightful detail and dramatic potential."
Robert Weddel
THE LATIN WEEKLY
"...the Harlem Repertory Theatre's production of the Broadway hit, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN at Aaron Davis Hall , it is sheer joy and excitement to see the Waller repertoire and spirit come alive again near perfect singing and excellent dancing in this musical revue."
"The singing and choreography flow better than any Broadway or Off-Broadway show."
"The work is vibrant and contemporary without being too corny or to reverential. The Harlem Repertory Theatre's AIN"T MISBEHAVIN balances respect with sexy, modern vibe...This show and these performers are a revelatory surprise, with great futures ahead of them, or as Mr. Waller might say, "One never knows, do one?"
Linda Armstrong
THE AMSTERDAM NEWS, August 23, 2007
"TAMBOURINES TO GLORY IS glorious."
"The Harlem Repertory Thatre is performing a very entertaining and enjoyable production of "TAMBOURINES TO GLORY" by Langston Hughes."
"Braxton also delivers a focused performance as Laura...Bernard is very moving in the role of Essie."
Cahir Odherty
IRISH VOICE
"Throughout August and September you can catch a new stable of rising stars, deftly assembled by the Harlem Repertory Theatre director Keith Lee Grant in his wildly entertaining new production of FINAIN'S RAINBOW.".
"It's rare to witness a group of actors work together this well -- and visitors to the Harlem Repertory Theatre's new show will find their efforts richly rewarded. There's gold at the end of this rainbow."
Linda Armstrong
THE AMSTERDAM NEWS
"HRT stages a hit with AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'."
"Whenever you hear that the Harlem Repertory Theatre is doing a show at Aaron Davis Hall, you should make plans to go."
"Keith Lee Grant did a marvelous job in both his direction and choreography and his cast was a delight to experience."
The Siegel Column
TALKINBROADWAY.COM
"AIN'T MISBHAVIN is directed and choreographed with elan by Keith Lee Grant, the show is especially worth the trek to discover Alexandra Bernard, who has a big, bright , brassy voice. Also getting attention was Nathaly Lopes who sings well and has lots of personality."
"For a small company ... with limited funds, the costuming is a constant amazement; the cast changes into a seemingly endless variety of fun, glitzy gowns and suits. Nice work!"
Eugene Paul
THEATRE SCENE .NET, July 28, 2007
"When Greer Samuels, as the irrepressible leprechaun, Og, dances into the flirting ,'When I'm Not near the Girl I love...FINIAN'S RAINBOW is alive and well and as enchanting as ever."
"And here in the handsome Aaron Davis Hall at the City College of New York you will find that FINIAN'S RAINBOW will enthrall [you]."
Awards
- Aduelco AWARD, Best Director of a Musical 2009
– Keith Lee Grant - Aduelco AWARD, Best Choreographer of a Musical 2009
– Keith Lee Grant - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2009
– Alexandra Bernard - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2009
– Danyel Fulton - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2009
– Michael J - Aduelco Nomination, Best Musical Production 2009
– THE WIZ - Aduelco Nomination, Best Musical Production 2008
– AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' - Aduelco Nomination, Best Director of a Musical 2008
– Keith Lee Grant - Aduelco Nomination, Best Choreographer of a Musical
2008
– Keith Lee Grant - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2008
– Alexandra Bernard - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2008
– Danyel Fulton - Aduelco Nomination, Best Performer in a Musical 2008
– Michael J