The Snow Queen adapted by Stanton Wood

"Featuring samba rhythms, urban raps, a cross-dressing reindeer and hip-hop-embracing adolescents, this magical Snow Queen manages to be both undeniably New York and authentically Andersen."

"It's to Mr. Wood's credit that the contemporary humor never diminishes the tale's tenderness. He has increased the story's resonance by giving Kay a concrete reason for his misery (his parents' arguing) and by making the Snow Queen a bereaved mother who is less a fairy-tale villain than a haunting symbol of the dangers of grief turned inward."

"The modern day Snow Queen is a heartwarming rendition of the original and a great way to introduce the very young to both the theater and classic tales."

"The easiest way to measure the worthiness of theater for children is by the behavior of its young audience. At The Snow Queen...the audience is engaged for the full hour. Hats off to an ensemble effort: clear storytelling, an energetic cast, easy yet magical sets, and whimsical costumes."