“a clever, sardonic musical…fresh approach to an enduring message” – Back Stage
Book & Lyrics by Norman Beim
Music by Mark Barkan and Rolf Barnes
Directed by John W. Cooper
Music Direction by Tracy Stark
Choreography by Cheryl Cutlip
Marketing & Production Management by Jeremy Handelman
Based loosely on material from the novel, The Dance Of Genghis Cohn by Romain Gary
Starring Joan Barber, Erin Cronican, Matthew Hardy, Dennis Holland, T.J. Mannix and Richard B. Watson
“Beim’s lyrics are a treasure…Matthew Hardy is particularly memorable as the indestructible Froyim.” – Back Stage
“This delightful escapade of a musical…[Norman Beim’s’] book and lyrics are highly imaginative, skillful, and truthful to his mission.” – Town & Village
“…a clever concept…a bold experiment…the dialogue is strong and several of [Norman Beim’s] lyrics are excellent…Barkan and Barnes’ music is wonderful.” – StageBuzz
“Sometimes sensitive, often profane, Fritz and Froyim turns the sad familiar face of genocide into something freshly abhorrent…witty songs…wildly talented Matthew Hardy… delightfully droll Tracy Stark” – United Stages
“The cast is altogether strong, especially Hardy, who lights up the stage and makes everyone on it with him look better.” – New Theater Corps
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