Peter Pan It's hard to recall a fantasy more thoroughly realized than this "Peter Pan." McCleary's choreography was, as always, commendable - delicate here, boisterous there, just as it needed to be - and greatly enhanced the production. (Peter Pan) . . . anyone can appreciate the earnest intentions and sheer energy displayed on the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre stage in this show . . . the whole package is wrapped together in slick fashion. . . . it would be even less without the Broadway Palm's high-quality cast, dynamic choreography by Amy Marie McCleary and the strong direction of M. Seth Reines. In its best moments "High School Musical" reminded me (pleasantly) of the movie "Fame" - especially the rousing lunchroom number that ends the first act with a rollicking jam. . . . the brilliant, inventive choreography by Amy Marie McCleary needs to be acknowledged. McCleary's choreographic work is . . . exciting, creative, inspired and memorable. (Cabaret) Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat . . . is a show stopper with all the right moves. The choreography . . . greatly enhance(s) this fun-filled musical comedy. The spicy number at El Cafe Cubano is quite spectacular. (Guys & Dolls) . . . humor and spirited dancing rule the day, thanks to Stover’s direction and Amy Marie McCleary’s dynamic choreography. . . . group numbers sparkle as well, with merry moves - thanks to choreographer Amy Marie McCleary. Arnold also sings as well as the show’s two vocally capable stars . . .
Praise also is due to Amy Marie McCleary . . . for her choreographic contributions to the show. She has designed dance sequences that blend Indian tribal traditions with classical ballet and jazz, and they fill the stage with life.
- Drew Sterwald, News-Press, Fort Myers, FL
- Anne W. Bellew, The Islander, Captiva-Sanibel, FL
High School Musical
It's impossible not to fall in love with High School Musical, the summer attraction at Mesa's Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . . . The pleasing staging is perfect.
The appealing production has enough energy, sparkle and pizazz to capture hearts . . .
Amy Marie McCleary's energized dances perfectly capture the show's youthful mood.
- Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix, AZ
The production of "High School Musical" that opened Thursday at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is a knockout.
Great choreography, a terrific cast and smart direction all make the show a real delight. You don't have to be immersed in the Disney phenomenon to enjoy this production.
Amy Marie McCleary's choreography is spot on and lifts the musical numbers way up. She's got a young cast of strong dancers and she takes clear advantage of it.
- Jane Holahan, Lancaster New Era , PA
- Drew Sterwald, News Press, Fort Myers, FL
. . . this sparkling production is cleverly put together, well-acted, and fun to watch.
Amy Marie McCleary's energetic choreography incorporates hip-hop with some Fosse-like moves, and her choreography in "Get'cha Head in the Game" is some of the best incorporating basketballs that I've seen . . .
- Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly, Fort Myers, FL
The Best Little Whorehouse
Choreographer Amy Marie McCleary (who also plays Ginger, one of the whores), has done a knockout job with the musical's dance sequences, especially Westlake's "Sidestep" and the Aggies's testosterone-drenched "Aggie Song."
- Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly, Fort Myers, FL
Cabaret
- Marsha Wagner, Sanibel Sun, Sanibel, FL
(The) Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre production . . . dazzles with lively and imaginative choreography by Amy Marie McCleary. Whenever . . . the dynamic dancers of the kinky Kit Kat Klub are on stage togther, the show sizzles. (Cabaret)
- Drew Sterwald, Gulf Coasting, Fort Myers, FL
But this version of life at the Kit Kat Klub works primarily due to three people: director Brian Enzman, who keeps the action speeding along; choreographer Amy Marie McCleary, who's created some nice new moves for her dancers; and John Ramsey Jr. in the pivotal role of Emcee. (Cabaret)
- Marty Crisp, Sunday News,
Guys and Dolls
- Di Saggou, The River Weekly, Fort Myers, FL
Holly Jolly Christmas
Choreographer Amy Marie McCleary pumps up the energy with flashy choreography that livens up even the dreaded title tune. She even throws in a surprisingly sexy dance number – “I Want You for Christmas” . . . that may give the dads in the audience some extra holiday cheer. (Holly Jolly Christmas)
- Neil Cohen, Echo Magazine,
- Drew Sterwald, The News-Press, Fort Myers, FL
Monkey Business
- Marsha Wagner, Sanibel-Captiva Islander, Sanibel-Captiva, FL
I Love You, You're Perfect . . .
The choreography by Amy Marie McCleary is briilliant . . .
- Di Saggau, The Island Sun, Fort Myers, FL
The Pajama Game
The choreography and the dancing of Haney’s character, the Sleep Tite Pajama Co.’s ditzy bookkeeper, are still the cat’s pajamas in the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s current production.
Credit Amy Marie Arnold for both. The Apple’s choreographer, who also co-stars in Haney’s role of Gladys, is the perfect conduit for the sassy “Steam Heat” sophistication of Fosse’s trademark moves: the teacup fingers brushing the brim of a hat, the angular styling, and the naughty pelvic thrusts. (Her partners, Tyler Albright and Dean Sobon, generate some “Heat” of their own, too.)
Arnold also packs the show’s exuberant office-picnic number, “Once a Year Day,” with a canny athleticism punctuated by badminton rackets, hula hoops, baseball bats and randy intentions.
- Jim Ruth, Sunday News,
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