What: Witches!? In Salem?
Where: Here
145 6th Ave.
New York, NY
Who: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up
When: Through March 30. 2024
Witches!? In Salem?! is an irreverent look at the Salem witch trials and the events leading up to them. It was brilliantly crafted in the mind of playwright, Max Cox author of the similarly toned Harry Potter spoof, Puffs, which was extremely popular Off-Broadway from 2017 to 2019. The amazing cast is a well-oiled machine. They keep things moving steadily and hilariously along as they seamlessly slip in and out of a variety of extremely amusing roles.
Andy Miller, in the role of an over-exuberant child narrator and of an actual witch trying to fly under the radar and avoid being accused of being a witch, is a standout. Another standout is Jessie Cannizzaro as a scarily possessed child and as a sweet elderly woman accused of witchcraft among others. Jessie previously appeared in a memorable turn as Harry Potter in Puffs. Andy was also in that production as were other cast members but not all of them.
There are a few problems with this show, however. First of all, there is entirely too much screaming in it. Accordingly, if you have issues with loud noise, you might want to skip it. Less screaming probably would have been more effective.
The other problem with the play is its length. At 2 1/2 hours, even with an intermission, it feels long for a show that is not a musical. Most performances don't start until 8:30 PM. The late starting time makes the show feel even longer.
Despite the previously mentioned issues, on the whole, the show is a blast that fans of Puffs will particularly enjoy. Even so, you don't even have to be a fan of Puffs or even have seen Puffs to enjoy it.
And that's our view. For more about Witches!? In Salem?! or to purchase tickets, go to witchesinsalem.com.
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Photo credits:
All Witches!? In Salem?! production photos by Brian Metolius
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