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What a breath of fresh air this show was. It's really tough to write about this one because I am not anywhere near as funny (really they're on another planet) as the two writers.

So everything about the show is funny - from the opening disclaimer to unwrap all candy (and suck it!) before the show to the answering machine messages and everything in between. The plot is basic - it's the story about these two writers, Hunter and Jeff, really writing the musical we are watching. They decide three weeks before the NY Musical Theatre Festival that they want to enter - and the idea they come up with is the process of writing the show. Two of the supporting characters are their friends, Susan and Heidi - whom I loved, esp Heidi. The plot follows the show from conception to its run at the Vineyard.

I loved the references to old musicals - especially in the amusing Playbills and Monkeys number. The whole show really boils down to the idea of a good original musical and how there just aren't any out there right now, which is completely true and oh-so-sad. Vampires is another great number (about tackling the insecurities eating away at us all) and is still resonating with me after seeing the show a few days ago.

I'm glad this show made it - really made it from an off-the-wall idea to an off-broadway run. It's encouraging for everyone out there to write and produce fantastic, original work.