Here is What People Are Saying About TADA

The Marvelous Wonderettes

The Marvelous Wonderettes is truly a marvelous show that showcases some very impressive talent.  If you don't see it, you'll be missing out on a rare treat in community theatre.

- Dennis Kornbluh, Star City Blog

Almost Liza

When the lights came up at the end of the show, I leaned back and smiled, excited and energized by the performance. And as I did so, someone in the audience exclaimed, “That was so good!” I couldn’t help but agree.

- Sarah F. Sullivan, Star City Blog

Suds The Rockin 60's Musical Soap Opera

"One could use some puns to describe TADA Theatre's production of SUDS to induce some levity. But in truth, this Bob Rook-directed musical of 1960s pop songs doesn't need any assistance to be entertaining and funny... it's the songs that makes things work. As well as an absolutely marvelous cast. SUDS doesn't have a heavy message, but it sure makes for a fun evening."

- Larry Kubert, Lincoln Journal Star

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

"Combined with TADA Theatre’s talented cast, “Putnam” is a summer show that’s not to be missed. It’s one of TADA’s and director Robert D. Rook’s better efforts, and that’s saying something considering how many shows the local company has produced over the years."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

Gilligan's Island The Musical

"TADA did a terrific job with our show! Great people with vision and talent!"

- Laurence and Hope Juber (show composer and lyricist)

Always...Patsy Cline

"I have to say, this was one of the most fun and touching events of our long history of seeing theater in Lincoln. Like TADA, I too think that The Arts Deserve Attention! and this one in particular is a gem."

- Keith Larsen, Editor and Publisher Lincoln 55+ Paper

Not A Down Home Branson Christmas

"This 90-minute-plus production staged by TADA Productions is a glorious release from the “Ho Ho Ho” constraints of the season. There is no depth to this comic musical revue, no hidden intent or messages. The purpose is pure and simple — to make you laugh.  And laugh you will most certainly do. But with all the hilarity, it is easy to overlook the fact that the show’s cast gives some darn good performances. They know how to milk the comedy; the performer parodies are overstated, but very effective; and the vocalists have really good voices. Nor does the production skimp on the show costumes either — they are bright, vibrant and sparkly. Not a Down Home Branson Christmas doesn’t demean this holiday time of the year, but certainly is a delightful fun-filled escape from the stresses of the season."

- Larry Kubert, Lincoln Journal Star

Tick, Tick...BOOM

"TADA...quite honestly has produced one of their finest productions to date, an effort that simply beams with excellence. The musical is almost a “perfect storm” for TADA. The show is a well-written contemporary musical drama, and its cast is comprised of performers whose vocal and dramatic skills are superb. The three performers exhibit all that one could ask for in a musical — well-honed voices that harmonize when necessary or take command as soloists, strong dramatic interpretations that also transfer to their vocals and exceptional timing. While the talents of the performers are obvious, Rook’s direction and Alisa Belflower’s musical direction also must be lauded."

- Larry Kubert, Lincoln Journal Star

Meshuggah Nuns - Nunsense 5

"As long as Dan Goggin keeps churning out "Nunsense" scripts, I imagine TADA Productions will keep staging them. And why shouldn't it? The local production company has had great success with the series. Thursday night was another great example. The Little Sisters of Hoboken delighted a sold-out audience at The Loft at the Mill with Meshuggah-Nuns", the fifth in Goggin's series. The nuns were funny, musical and above all else, quite entertaining."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

Sweeney Todd  

"An outstanding cast has been put together for this show. With a simple set aided by slides of old London, the TADA version of Sweeney Todd springs to life handsomely from the pages of Christopher Bond's book. It is easy to listen to Sondheim's music. It is NOT easy to perform it. The entire TADA cast is so well bonded around the production's mission that the show rolls out flawlessly on the Kimball boards."

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

Beehive 

"the Beehive cast combs the sounds of '60s women in worthy style...the five women really did make their own kind of music. They seemed to have a lot of fun doing it. The audience members also enjoyed listening to it..."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

Forbidden Broadway

"Presented by TADA Productions and directed by Rook, 'Forbidden' featured the five-member cast and accompanist consistently drawing laughter, giggles and smiles out of their audience. TADA worked two years to get the rights to 'Forbidden.' Its persistence is much appreciated."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

Ruby Slippers

"A holiday show not to be missed! Take three big Broadway and movie hits, meld the music together and come out with a cohesive set of songs and patter. Not impossible; in fact, well done by TADA Productions ... 'Ruby Slippers' is a holiday time for anyone who loves the musical theatre."

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

A Grand Night For Singing

"The sold-out house came to their feet with strong applause for the entire company and a job extremely well done. Put this on your must-see, must-hear list for February."

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

A Christmas Card from Stage and Screen

"The holidays got a musical boost Saturday night when the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and TADA Productions brought Christmas to about 500 patrons at Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus...the evening's production showed first-rate talent and staging and made for an excellent Star City weekend evening. "

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

Jekyll & Hyde The Musical

"TADA Productions' Robert D. Rook has put forth one of his best efforts as a director."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

All I Want For Christmas Is For You To See This Show!

"Locally produced All I Want For Christmas funny throughout."

- Lincoln Journal Star

" All I Want was a 110 minute hodgepodge of comic skits and holiday music that all ages will enjoy."

- Jeff Korbelik, Lincoln Journal Star

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

"In this first theatrical production in the new Loft at the Mill facility, director Robert D. Rook and his blithe cast of four singer /actors indulged their opening night sold-out audience in an evening of broad humor and finely performed songs."

- Larry Kubert, Lincoln Journal Star

Goblins, Ghouls and Great Broadway Spooktaculars

" Children cheered and adults stood at concerts end, the house broke out with yells and whistles ."

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

Side by Side by Sondheim

"Sparkling lyrics, precise staging and four highly trained voices make two hours sail by with barely time to come up for air with 30 numbers...Director Robert Rook and his wife, musical director Cris Rook, know how to sell this material with class...And the performers really are pros...Hats off to the Rooks, whose creative skills clearly power this tuneful treat. It's a sure winner for fans of Sondheim or of finesse in the staging of songs."

- Bob Fishbach, Omaha World-Herald

"The production was a solid winner..."

" ...it worked, in large part because of the crisp staging and remolded continuity from director Robert D. Rook."

" David Claus, Scott Herr, Cris Rook and Ryan Leigh Seaton are the actors. Their stage magic together is the glue that makes the book work. They sang well together and they played off one another fabulously. "

- John Cutler, Lincoln Journal Star

Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know

"Director Bob Rook runs his cast of six talented singers through their paces, portraying more than 30 characters in nearly 40 scenes. The result is a neat little performance package...that makes the revue form the romp it is."

- Amy Lamphere, Lincoln Journal Star

Forever Plaid

"Skillfully directed by Rook...Forever Plaid is quite simply one of the toe-tappingest, most intoxicating and joyfully reminiscent evenings of uncontemplative pleasure that I have spent in some time."

- Larry Kubert, Lincoln Journal Star

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