Beehive is a two-act concert of all the greatest hits of the era, performed
electrically by 6 superb singers (who can also dance!) and a great band. The
stellar performers are LaToya London (as Diana Ross), Tricia Kelly as Janis
Joplin, Stacy Francis as Tina Turner, Lesli Margherita as Connie Francis, Sylvia
MacCalla as Aretha Franklin, and Kathleen Hennessey as Lulu and Lesley
Gore's.  (All of these ladies perform other singers’ hits as well.)  Act 1 is a
potpourri of hits by various artists, and Act 2 becomes a series of mini-
concerts with the audience just itching to sing along. Nick DeGruccio
selected six spirited and accomplished actors for this maiden effort from the
Valley Musical Theatre, enhancing the proceedings with stylish and vibrant
staging. The always brilliant Nick DeGruccio has directed, with great
costumes by Thomas G. Marquez, and music director Jim Vukovich’s fabulous
band.  This exuberant baby-boomer songfest provides an auspicious launch
for producer Ronn Goswick's ambitious new company.
October 3, 2006

--Steven Stanley
                                                                         Photo: Ed Krieger