Drat! The Cat! Reviews
LA Splash- Highly Recommended
"...Skillfully directed by Bruce Kimmel, who actually knew and respected Ira Levin in the "good old days" of Broadway super hits, DRAT! THE CAT! gives a run for the money while earning the respect of contemporary audiences. He is aided in no small part by a talented cast who are clearly having a lot of fun bringing this show to life. Kudos to DeMaria, who has the voice of an angel, and to the huge ensemble cast. There is even a band with piano by Gerald Sternbach, bass by Tim Christensen, flute/clarinet by Paul Cotton, trumpet by Tom Marino, and percussion by Craig Pilo."
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...Sixty years after it flopped big time on Broadway, the largely forgotten Drat! The Cat! has been given fresh new life by director Bruce Kimmell in a delightful, six-decades-postponed West Coast Premiere at the Group Rep Theatre."
Stage Raw- Recommended
"...Sixty years later, Group Rep delivers the musical's West Coast premiere, with a committed cast under the direction of Bruce Kimmel. Despite its history, the show proves a frivolous and mildly pleasant endeavor. Bolstered by the impressive vocal talent of the ensemble, notably from Sydney DeMaria in the lead, this campy production rises above Levin's corny melodramatic plot and the mostly forgettable tunes."
Larchmont Buzz- Highly Recommended
"...Romantic chemistry aside, there is no doubt that Drat! The Cat! wields some serious musical firepower to delightful effect. The show's ensemble is particularly captivating, bringing welcome variety and fresh energy to an old musical's belated West Coast premiere."