moonwatchers Reviews

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Whether you’re looking for a curtain-raiser before your own night of howling at the moon, or a compact evening for the family—there is some profanity and innuendoes, but the show is fine for older kids, moonwatchers may win you over with its quirky charms."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...The premise alone is enough to make you smile: somewhere far to the north exists a tiny, forgotten town where a select few are tasked with watching the moon—yes, watching it—and making sure everything happens exactly as it should. Whether it’s the cow making its nightly leap or the precise number of sheep required to lull the world to sleep, nothing is left to chance. It’s whimsical, a little absurd, and completely charming from the start."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...Escape the stressors of mundane life and join moonwatchers for a storybook escape into a fantastically silly adventure where friendship and love triumph over all."

Third Coast Review - Recommended

"...moonwatchers, now being staged by Lazy Susan Theatre, might be just what you need if you are feeling depressed and angry about the state of the nation and the world. It’s one hour of pure silliness, a delightful mix of two guys trying to keep Earth and its moon in orbit with the help of a few other characters. The script by Corey Farrell and Nigel Berkeley seems like something dreamed up for a fringe festival and that’s indeed what it is—an award winner at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Nealie Tinlin, co-artistic director, directs with aplomb and a giggle."

Entertaining Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...A quirky and imaginative comedy with an offbeat premise, moonwatchers pairs absurd humor with genuine warmth, creating an unpredictable and thoroughly entertaining ride."

Werner's Theatre Reviews - Recommended

"...Lazy Susan Theatre Co. opened the final production of its third season, moonwatchers, on April 30, 2026. The comedy by Nigel Berkely and Corey Farrell first premiered in 2022 at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. This month, the play makes its Chicago debut. Lazy Susan’s production delivers an evening of laughter, complete with delightfully cheesy space jokes for audiences to enjoy."