Richard Sabellico’s direction is consistent and appropriate, and musical director Darren Cohen gives the score much needed energy. Altogether, the production team did a wonderful job in converting the piece to the space, and in keeping the musical light and pleasurable.
The North Shore is very good at being very entertaining, for better or worse. Their last show, Letters From Nam had so much charm, charisma and upbeat 70s music that it was actually nauseating. However, what doesn’t work in one show saves another. Zorba has cool lights, a big, funny Greek guy and folk dancing.
It’s a festive good time. Pleasant to look at and easy on the ears, it sends an audience member home with a smile on his face and a catchy tune on his lips. That and nothing more than that.