“Campy and full of shtick, affection and great fun!” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Scream Queens is musical entertainment, and the distressed gals sing beautifully and keep you entertained. They sometimes involve the audience, inviting some on stage to audition as screamers. The cast sings, clowns around and gives insight into their lives, particularly the hard times a curvaceous victim can sink to when the years start to take their toll. ‘This little lady’s stock has fallen so low, even her stalker has lost interest,’ one says.” – Dalt Wonk, Gambit New Orleans
“Like small productions similar to Nunsense, this show has all the markings of a musical that will continue to be mounted through the coming years, although it is clearly demanding of good actresses with very good vocal skills. Among the more memorable songs are a tribute to ‘Fay Wray,’ an admonishment that ‘Everybody Starts at the Bottom,’ a tribute to ‘Special FX’ and an homage to horror film king ‘Roger Corman.’” – New Orleans Examiner
“A sassy musical revue; an affectionate funny tribute... with something for everyone.” – Los Angeles Times
“It's a riot!” – Los Angeles Jewish Times
“Scream Queens may leave you cheering. An infectiously high-spirited homage.” – Los Angeles Daily News
“With an almost Rocky Horror Show-like presentation, complete with out-of-this world musical numbers and crazy costumes, Scream Queens keeps the audience laughing... cheering and clapping.” – UCLA Daily Bruin
“Up until the early 20th century the term ‘burlesque’ did not denote displays of female skin but rather irreverent or raucous entertainment, with nonstop gags, not confined by stultifying good taste. Chuck your snobby aesthetics at the door and wallow in the laughter.” – Syracuse New Times
“Scream Queens is a funny, affectionate, tuneful trip down mammary lane.” – Tony Timpone, Fangoria Magazine
“A slick, polished romp into the world of B-movies. Bring a Kleenex or two with you because you're bound to laugh yourself to tears.” – The Chronicle, Dunnville, Ontario
“They nailed it! It was as if someone had sat beside us at the conventions and absorbed everything. I thought the lyrics were clever and brilliant. It was really funny!” – Brinke Stevens, actual Scream Queen
“Wonderful! Just loved it! Had the best time. They showed the sad side of the business as well as the happy side.” – Linnea Quigley, actual Scream Queen
ON BREAKING CHARACTERSCREAM QUEENS, THE MUSICAL: They Scream, They Dance, They Die!
by Scott Martin
March 25, 2015>