HSM has received some fantastic reviews after a terrific opening in Chicago:
"Disney's "High School Musical" is an eye-popping phenomenon" (Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune)
"...volcanically energetic...clearly this long national tour will end up on Broadway" (Chicago Sun-Times)
"...celebrating both individualism and togetherness, "HSM" has managed to become sheer ebullience." (Variety)
Michael personally received a few mentions:
"As "the voice of East High School" (Michael Mahany in Ira Glass mode) sends out official announcements, and real communication is made via ever-present cell phones, the student body observes the unusual shifts in loyalties." (Chicago Sun-Times)
"New character, Jack Scott, "The Voice of East High School", was portrayed by Michael Mahany with all the verve and enthusiasm one might expect from a DJ, dancing up a storm and impressively ending one number by doing the splits!" (The Secret Virtual Life of Florence Yoo)
HSM is running now through September 2nd at the La Salle Bank Theatre in Chicago. Get tickets online at: www.broadwayinchicago.com or by calling 312-902-1400 (Broadway in Chicago Ticketline)