Content note: discussions of grief
There was a movie version of this first. I have not watched it, though I am now intrigued. I basically read the description of the show, which boiled down to a classified ad seeking a time travelling partner and including the titular line, safety not guaranteed, and I was in.
The cast is only six, plus the band, and there are a few moments where the cast interacts directly with the band, either using them as extras or demanding musical responses
All musicals use a little hand waving as far as the other cast members pausing or even participating while one character sings their deep thoughts.
Here the characters grab microphones, utilize mic stands. They are rocking with the band.
So, what's it about. Someone forwards an ad seeking a time travelling partner to a magazine in Seattle. One lead reporter and two interns decide to go to the small town mentioned in the ad to interview the guy who placed it. Each of them end of making connections and revisiting the choices that led them all there in this town.
The songs are powerful at times goofy and earnest at others. There is one song about how the world is full of mostly jagholes.
The cast was great. The band was great.
Also, special shout out to the costume designer, in addition to distinct clothes for each character, there is an incredible moment that I don't want to spoil to much, but let's just say the character's jacket lights up. It is delightful.
It is fun goofy, and emotional show.
Note: I saw a masked matinee.
