Review: Bam! Musical ‘Brooklynite’ a giddy, clever show
The last time superheroes were singing on a New York stage, things didn’t go too well. Don’t let that stop you from going to “Brooklynite.”
The irresistible new musical written by Michael Mayer and Peter Lerman has everything “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” lacked — giddiness, cleverness, heart and sly humor.
The show, which opened Wednesday at the Vineyard Theatre, goofs on both classic Saturday-morning TV superheroes and today’s hip, artisanal Brooklyn. It’s got manic energy, over-the-top costumes and an infectious silliness.