Monte Cristo can't decide: dark Les Miz-style epic or light musical comedy? It keeps switching — and when Act 2 tries for real emotional drama, the tonal whiplash makes it hard to follow. STUNNING cast though. Full review: youtu.be/0ibFO4_Afyo #MonteCristoMusical #OffBroadway

The cast of Monte Cristo (Off-Bway) is INCREDIBLE. The score? Beautifully written — but the hooks are buried at the END of every chorus. I left unable to hum a single melody, and that's a problem. Full review: youtu.be/0ibFO4_Afyo #MonteCristoMusical #OffBroadway #MusicalTheater