Scaramouche
at City Lit Theater, May-June 2026
“Actor, director and playwright extraordinaire, Ed Rutherford is a standout as Monsieur de Chapelier, as well as a passionate commedia actor who portrays the character of Harlequin.”
“It’s a lively, sharply drawn staging that reintroduces a classic hero to modern audiences with style and verve…The vocal work is strong, expressive, character‑driven, and emotionally grounded, the kind of singing that makes the musical form feel not only justified but essential… Ed Rutherford makes Chapelier delightfully sharp‑edged, grounding the satire with controlled delivery.”
“Highly Recommended…The vocal performances of the company were all excellent..”
“A swashbuckling good time…the cast is strong overall, with good voices and ensemble work.”
“There’s a lot of fun to be had in the rollicking story and very good production…The cast is very good across the board….Rushil Byatnal and Ed Rutherford have a variety of minor roles, but both inject distinct character into each and lend their excellent voices to fill out the ensemble numbers.”
“Director Wolf brings a cast with an impressive range of music and comedic talent…The moments where the entire ensemble sings together highlight the strengths of harmonies and commedia slapstick in the performance.”
