book by Joseph Stein & Bob Russell
lyrics & music by Bob Merrill
based on Ah, Wilderness by Eugene O’Neill
directed by Charlotte Moore
music direction by Mark Hartman
choreography by Barry McNabb
February 13- May 4, 2008
- Drama Desk Nom., “Outstanding Revival of a Musical” – Take Me Along
- Outer Critics Award, “Outstanding Revival of a Musical” – Take Me Along
“enchanting, flawlessly rendered” – Backstage
“Let this delightful production take you along” -AP
“The Irish Repertory Theater’s bright, engaged account of “Take Me Along” (songs and lyrics by Bob Merrill, book by Joseph Stein and Robert Russell) HAS A REAL CHARM. Energetically directed by Charlotte Moore, this production has a cast of pros with excellent singing voices. Perhaps the best is William Parry as Nat Miller, Richard’s father, who manages to be warmly paternal without being smug. I LEFT SMILING.” -NY Times
“GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE AND TAKE IT ALL IN. “Take Me Along” -the rarely performed musical adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!” – handles sexual yearning, alcoholism and more with such a light touch, it makes you wish O’Neill had written more comedies. Highlights include the gorgeous ballad “Promise Me a Rose,” beautifully performed by Beth Glover, and “If Jesus Don’t Love Ya,” the rousing ode to licentiousness sung by Anastasia Barzee as Belle, the town tart. Barry McNabb’s choreography finds ways to delight and James Morgan’s minimal set well conjures up the period setting. BY THE TIME THE SHOW’S OVER, IT’S EASY TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOTIONS OF ITS TITLE SONG.” -NY Post