Something's Afoot at Drury Lane- Oakbrook

Chicago Tribune - Not Recommended

"...Team-penned by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach, "Something's Afoot" limped its way through a brief Broadway run in the mid-1970s. It remains a workably harmless piece for high schools and community theaters. There's not a lot to be gained from its revival at this Equity level. It's parodying a genre that's already a self-parody, and it does so with no particular invention."

Daily Herald - Recommended

"...Drury Lane steps lively with a marvelous, madcap production of this musical sendup of Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery, "Ten Little Indians." Sparkling staging and a first-rate cast make a truly entertaining show out of a modest musical."

SouthtownStar - Recommended

"...Director David Perkovich (known primarily for directing and starring in serious drama and straight musicals) demonstrates a gift for comic timing. Examples of some of his humorous bits include a moving chandelier that stalks its victim, and a curtain dropping just as it is "curtains" for another naive innocent."

EpochTimes - Recommended

"...There is a connection of sorts to all the characters which will come out as we laugh our way through almost two fun hours of music and mirth. I won't tell you the outcome of the story, but remember this is a spoof and a farce, so everything does not have to fall in place to end cleanly. In fact, the ending of this comedy is perfect."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...I can’t remember enjoying a light yet superbly played musical as much as Something’s Afoot. Drury Lane Oakbrook has a fun time awaiting. You’ll marvel at the production quality of this flawless musical."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Not Recommended

"...One can only hope the predominantly Equity cast is being well paid for their labors. Great talents like Iris Lieberman, Jim Rank, Don Forston and Susie McMonagle deserve better than a third-rate community theatre show. After so many retreads of familiar chestnuts on this stage, it is nice to see Drury Lane taking a chance on a lesser known title (this is actually the theatre’s second stab at "Something’s Afoot," believe it or not). Perhaps one day they will discover a lost treasure worthy of the effort."