THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT: A review of raucous ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ out for blood
Contrary to some who complain that theater has gotten too political (theater, of course, has always been political), Virginia Stage Company‘s “Little Shop of Horrors” is merely, in the words of director Tom Quaintance, an innocent “horror comedy rock musical” designed to lull audiences into a plant-like stupor …
Diving Deeper | Doo-Wop, Drama, and a Dash of Horror: The Musical DNA of Little Shop of Horrors
In Little Shop of Horrors, the musical stylings reflect the era and themes of the story, blending various genres. Set in a nostalgic 1960s atmosphere, the musical incorporates elements of doo-wop, rhythm and blues, and Broadway show tunes.








