What's better than a '60s boy band with men in sharp suits singing tight harmonies and performing smart choreography? When the suits are plaid, or Christmas cardigans, and the music is accompanied by comedy. I had never seen any rendition of the popular jukebox musical
Forever Plaid, or its holiday* sequel
Plaid Tidings, until seeing Artistry's production of the latter yesterday. I found it to be utterly delightful, and surprisingly poignant as it ends in a rumination on the fleeting nature of life, the afterlife, and the joys of being together at the holidays. Featuring a fantastic cast of four that is a musical and comedy dream team, and direction by
Church Basement Ladies' Greta Grosch with her signature zany humor with heart,
Plaid Tidings is, in a world, heaven. The Plaids will perform in Bloomington, Earth through December 28.
Weekends are already selling out, with greater availability on weeknights and the weekend after Christmas.
