Silence! The Musical!

Another great production by the Doctuh Mistuh folks. They do such high-​quality work and bring the kind of shows to Austin that you’d otherwise have to leave town to see. Thanks guys!
The talent — singing, acting, choreography, dancing, music — was all super professional. The venue is one of my faves (Salvage Vanguard) so yay there. And musical itself is (as pretty much everyone here else has noted) freaking awesome while following the movie really closely.
You should probably go see it if you like things that are great, is what I’m saying.
The only thing I can’t decide is if I like this better than their performance of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson two seasons ago. That was some next level shit.

I’m not sure I can add anything to what’s been said below, so I’ll just say I agree with them, and confirm that this is the most clever, entertaining, and funniest musical I’ve seen in a long time, if ever. The intimate setting makes it that much more enjoyable. Fast-​paced, and even though you may know most of the famous lines, they still manage to make it totally unpredictable! If you want to smile and smile until your face almost hurts, get to see this musical before it’s over in only a couple of weeks!

Let me preface this by telling you I approach musical theater exactly like a new restaurant — keep an open mind, don’t sweat the small stuff, and every so often, get rewarded with a «Holy Shit!» moment. «Silence! The Musical,» is definitely a holy shit moment.
Don’t be dissuaded by the near-​barren stage when you first see it, this particular production is so intricately directed and choreographed the actors themselves become the sets. There was so much clever movement going on I was looking at seven places at once. I’m mildly curious how difficult rehearsals were, and if other production companies across the country are staging it differently. Austin’s own Doctuh Mistuh Productions nailed it.
Yes, some dialog comes off like a Saturday Night Live skit, and you can see some punchlines coming a mile away. But don’t sweat the small stuff. When Dr Lecter breaks into «If I Could Smell Her (insert punchline here),» it’s really hard to resist the moment. Incidentally, the play follows the movie pretty darn closely.
Did I mention Austin Unilocalers got free tickets for this? Ooops, I forgot — we’re generally supposed to whine & complain about stuff. I’m working on that Size 14 angst right now. In the meantime, thanks for the laughs, and here’s my review. We’ll call it Quid Pro Quo, Clarice. Kelly rocks. Unilocal rules.

I don’t want to ruin anything, but this musical parody of Silence of the Lambs is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

Last night I had the opportunity to see Silence! The Musical! at the Vanguard. What a treat. It was my first visit to this theater and I hope to get back for more. Before the performance began someone told us that they produce plays that no one else in Austin will. All I can say is Thank God for that, because Silence was hilarious!
The performers were all extremely talented, I was very surprised at the talent (but then, we live in the Music Capital of the world, so I should haven’t been surprised). The theater was a comfortable temperature the entire time. The acoustics were good; there was never a time I couldn’t hear or understand. But, oh my, the performers. .. did I mention how good they were? Dancing, singing, funny. They were great.
So, who on earth thinks of making a funny musical out of a story as gruesome and awesome as Silence of the Lambs? Well, I had to look it up on Wikipedia. First done in 2005 off-​off Broadway, very few productions since then, so Austin is pretty lucky to have a performance here. It’s definitely adult only, and that’s part of what makes it so funny. My oh my, the places they went with the lyrics!
As someone else mentioned, it’s worth arriving early. They aired the bits and pieces from the movie that made it into the performance. Perfect refresher.
My +1 and I enjoyed the performance immensely, and would definitely go back. Another reason to arrive early is that seating is general admission and there were several broken seats. They leaned back so far that you felt like you were in a recliner without a footrest! Luckily the house wasn’t full on a Thursday night, so we were able to move. I’d have given 5 stars if not for those darned broken seats.

Thanks Unilocal and someone named Kelly S… This was hilarious, catch up on the movie before going if you need a refresh. They also show the movie before the musical starts — get in early! 3 $ beer, 4 $ wine and 1 $ square service card fee per transaction. I would suggest arriving 45 min prior. Actors will keep a smile on your face and laughter in your belly all night long. Such a great spin on a dark movie!
Kudos.

This is such a great show. Hilarious, with excellent musical numbers and brilliant acting. I’d gladly see it again. The Salvage Vanguard always manages to impress me with their clever use of low-​budget props and effects, and this show is no exception. Kudos all around to the writers, actors, choreographers, sound crew, set design folks, and anyone else I’m leaving out. You all did a fantastic job!
There are some great inside jokes scattered throughout the show. So it’ll help if you’ve watched the movie (s) recently as a refresher.

Seriously, a musical based of Silence of the Lambs? YEP! Anddddddddd it was awesome. I know I gave Wicked 5 stars and now I’m giving this 5 stars too… Is it as good as Wicked? Maybe. In its own weird cannibalistic way.
It’s witty, well-​written, totally hilarious, and a bit raunchy. I love everything about local theater from the good view to the DIY props and costumes. The talent was fantastic: they could sing, they could dance, and boy could they entertain! I promise the only reason we were still sitting at the end was because we physically couldn’t stand up in those rows.
PS, I loved that they played clips from the movie before the show to give you just enough of a refresher to appreciate everything in the musical. BRAVO!

I try to always get to the Doctuh Mistuh productions, because past experience says that I will be delighted, and probably at least a little bit surprised. True again!
High energy, great voices, great acting (a little over the top — but that is the point, isn’t it?) Well done! And the dance that accompanies «If I Could Smell…”– must be seen to be appreciated.
The «not for the prudish» comment is on the mark. Consider the source material and think about why you would expect anything different.
While praising the actors and direction, let’s not forget the costumes and set. Minimalism reigns! The provide everything that is necessary and nothing that distracts.
Can’t wait for the 2015 production!

I saw this last night. It’s a hilarious parody of this classic movie. Totally worth seeing during the short run

Thank you Unilocal Austin and Kelly S for invite + 1, this is a show to remember.
Taking a very serious movie and turning it into a spoof is something remarkable. The laughs were loud, the applaud deservedly tremendous. A «proper» review is not appropriate given the Non PG-​13 nature of this production. But, that’s the point, go see it.
At $ 20 a piece for a musical, this is steal. Please catch this show before it leaves town.
Tip: Get there like 30 mins early, they play the actual movie footage in the big screen, makes you brush up OR get in sync with original if you haven’t seen the movie

This show would have you chuckling, laughing, and at some points screaming with delight. Wicked lyrics and inside jokes galore. What a fabulous way to spend the evening. Ps The lambs are adorable, precious is so precious and Ms Clarice Shtarling (don’t worry I spelled it right you’ll see ;) has moments that transport you utterly.