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...Broadway two seasons ago as the star of Thoroughly Modern Millie; she's even better here, a great singing comedian in the Carol Burnett mold. Maureen McGovern is a little stodgy as the mother, but the whole ensemble--including the men--meshes perfectly. If only the score by Jason Howland had a few decent tunes, Little Women might have been a real banquet. --By Richard Zoglin
...don’t think so,” Summers retorted, patting Howland on the back before edging away...
...Silas P. Howland ’08 made an unsuccessful proposition to the former secretary of the treasury...
...President Summers, you’re an economist,” Howland said. “Somebody said they’d give me $60 if I danced with you. Is that a good decision...
This handy little history lesson has its moments. Silas P. Howland ’08 played his various roles—soldier, can-can girl, and George W. Bush spoof Buzzy Polk—with a relaxed slapstick style that the audience responded to, harmonizing with a script that didn’t take itself too seriously. Though at times the actors came across as uncomfortable with this lack of seriousness (the history genie was subject to some tense over-acting), everyone had their moments, so that at worst the audience response came out as an even mix of laughter...