American Repertory’s Premiere is a Musical Wonder

“Based on a popular young-adult novel by R.J. Palacio and its film adaptation, the musical captures the perky and heartfelt spirit of the book. ..and the choreographer, Katie Spelman, does wonderful work, for instance expressing the nervous energy of the students with precise and funny twitching of their sneakers under their desks.”

Charles Isherwood, The Wall Street Journal

“The most striking aspect of the new musical “Wonder” is the light touch the creative team takes to heavy subjects. Not light as in “superficial;” instead, it’s more subtle, introducing ideas and then letting them unfold in a way that allows the audience to choose what’s important to them. The result is an extraordinarily heartfelt story that avoids dipping into cliché.“The quick-paced, captivating score moves the story along. Making its points along the way with memorable songs…it may be based on a children’s story, but this musical “Wonder” has something for everyone.”

Terry Byrne, The Boston Globe

The quick-paced, captivating score moves the story along. Making its points along the way with memorable songs…It may be based on a children’s story, but this musical “Wonder” has something for everyone.”

R. Scott Reedy, BroadwayWorld