Warhorse on stage

An absolutely riveting performance from the dimming of the lights to the final curtain call.
This production features these amazing, life size horses built by the South Africa Puppet Company that are based on a marionette puppet in that they are operated by three people (2 inside the semi translucent bodies, each controlling the hind and fore quarters of the horse and one outside the horse controlling all the head neck and mouth functions). I saw a special on fox news about the horses used in this production and then saw a video online about them… even if you saw this news special or see the video, neither does these magnificent «animals» justice in how fluidly, meticulously, skillfully, and creatively these horses are able to prance, gallop, and rumble along the stage of the beautifully restored Boston Opera House.
The story features a young boy (Albert) and his relationship with his horse (Joey) that his father purchased for him at auction, them building their relationship, the horse being taken from the boy by the army in World War 2, and his trek throughout Europe to be reunited with the love of his life; Joey. The story features heartfelt love, hair raising action, quick witted humor, and captivating suspense from beginning to end.
Take some extra time and arrive early to be able to take in the beauty of the Boston Opera House… also budget permitting, spend a little extra money to sit close to the stage so as to be able to take in the true beauty of these animals, and gain a genuine appreciation for the choreography of the movements and the sound effects made by all the actors that manipulate these beautiful animals across the whole stage throughout the entire production.
Definitely a can’t miss, and a soon to be classic.