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Critics Find ‘Shucked’ a Corny Crowd-Pleaser at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre

Reviews say the cornball comedy lands thanks to crisp staging, high-energy choreography, and a standout turn by Miki Abraham.

Maya Lagerstam, left, and Tyler Joseph Ellis as storytellers in “Shucked.”
The cast of “Shucked.”
The cast of “Shucked.”
The cast of “Shucked.”

Overview

  • BroadwaySF’s production is running at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco through Oct. 5 following its Sept. 9 opening.
  • Coverage describes the show as deliberately pun-heavy and raunchy, with audiences responding to its barrage of corn jokes and one-liners.
  • Jack O’Brien’s direction is praised for calibrating the tone, and Sarah O’Gleby’s choreography features energetic barn-dance sequences and athletic set pieces.
  • Miki Abraham draws raves as Lulu, with her Act 1 number “Independently Owned” singled out as the evening’s showstopper.
  • The book is by Robert Horn, with songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and reviewers note that while the score has highlights, some numbers land less effectively.