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Nobody's Perfect
“Delights with comic numbers and nimble staging...”
Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story
“Brilliantly directed by Coy Middlebrook...”
It Came From Beyond (Ovation Award Nomination for Best Musical)
“…Coy Middlebrook’s spirited direction.”
Into the Woods
“If you at all like musicals, and have ever wondered what they might mean in the right hands, Into The Woods is a musical that is not to be missed…a consistently entertaining and rewarding hit. From the simultaneous staging of separate scenes, to the intricate interplay of music and voice -- director Coy Middlebrook’s Into The Woods is an unqualified success.”
“Coy Middlebrook’s brilliant staging of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods…”
Jesus Christ Superstar
“Sensational.”
Wizard of Oz
"This Wizard closely follows the movie without a slavish imitation and it’s refreshing to see a theater piece that is so imaginative and so ably nourishes the imagination. Director and choreographer Coy Middlebrook peoples his stage without a hitch, has his actors running in and out from back of the house, supplies a dance interpretation of the cyclone that rivets the audience and sweeps Dorothy away to Oz.”
“…director/choreographer Coy Middlebrook has put together an exciting, attractive, tuneful evening’s entertainment. As a family show with a few sly treats for the old ones, this Wizard of Oz is a success.”
Hair
“Choreographer Coy Middlebrook took full advantage of the open set and kept things in perpetual motion. Middlebrook did double duty playing Woof, the gay man in love with Mick Jagger, and triple duty directing this massive production. It could have spun out of control at any moment: That it didn’t, and in fact remains an entertaining and often fascinating tribute to an important era, is to his credit.”
Grease
“Directed and choreographed by Coy Middlebrook, Grease appears effortless, free of weakness. Middlebrook brings out the best in his talented cast. …the dancing is infectious, as is the staging – give credit to Coy Middlebrook."
“Chico City Light Opera’s Grease is a well oiled, rollicking comedy with high energy entertainment and smoothly staged by director Coy Middlebrook.”