“Coram Boy”, a new Broadway show straight from London stages, is one of the latter. The Broadway budget is apparent throughout the show, but always serves the work and enhances the viewing experience. The technical aspects of the show are stunning, the angelic chorus situated above the stage for the entire 3 hour experience is haunting and glorious, and the large cast is well used and uniquely utilized.

“Coram Boy” is the story of a corrupt business man, a boy as much in love with music as he is with his girlfriend, and another boy looking for his mother. To try to explain more than that would be nearly impossible, as the show is practically epic. It tells a long, worthwhile story of lost connections and dramatic events. Though the beginning of both acts are slow, the pay off in the end is enormous.

The performances are charming, but the play overshadows the actors. It is at times painful to watch, and the suspense is palpable. Boy” is a novel brought to life. Instead of a play the captures a moment in time, “Coram Boy” is a full on STORY in the best way possible. Broadway rarely tackles straight plays of this nature, so it is an exciting and rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Don’t stress about the three hour running time. You won’t feel it when you are sitting on the edge of your seat, enchanted by the unbelievable storytelling.
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