Combining smart songs, a knockout cast, and a surprisingly poignant book, Nam Nguyen’s highly meta-theatrical soup show is an absolute treasure.
Book, music and lyrics by Nam Nguyen. Directed by Steven Hao. Until July 17 at Ada Slaight Hall, 585 Dundas Street E. fringetoronto.com and 416-966-1062.
There’s no noodling about it: Nguyen’s songs are catchy, masterfully avoiding cliché, and his subversive playwriting is top-shelf. Brought to life by a glorious cast of young actors and superbly directed by Steven Hao, Nguyen’s soup show is earnest without being cloying, funny without being irritating. While the version of “Pho” playing at the Toronto Fringe is a scrappy one, it’s so full of heart and sheer talent that any lapses in stagecraft are fast forgiven.
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