Critical Acclaim For The Show

Felthous and Markham give performances that thoroughly charm and endear. Felthous makes sure that bossy Ruby never becomes too overbearing or annoying even as she delivers Hall’s numbers with power. Meanwhile, Markham proves to be a deft physical comedian; his rubber-faced grimaces (particularly when Ruby’s demanding that he not take a frog to grandma’s house) induce squeals of delight from even the youngest of theatergoers. Slusser imbues Grandma with a warmth and feistiness that seems reassuring to not only the kids, but to adults with memories of their own doting grandparents. The rest of the cast — including Mosley, Amelia Morgan-Rothschild and Jonathan Monk — is endearing.

Hall and Berger tuck a few surprises into the book and lyrics that garner appreciative chuckles from the adults in the house. But Max and Ruby is ultimately for the younger set, who surely won’t be disappointed by this introduction to theater from two very grownup writers.

- Theatermania

Throughout, Hall’s music is catchy enough to grab little ears. “Bunny Scout Anthem,” a legit-style ode to Ruby’s community service club, features lovely harmonies, and “Cowboy,” which stages Max’s romp with a lobster, is a spot-on homage to prairie music.

- Variety