Chicago Theatre Review

Born to Boogie

Colin Douglas

"Young Lincoln Seymour (who shares the title role at alternate performances with Jacob Kaiser) has the perfect melancholy, downtrodden look of an adolescent who’s still mourning the loss of his mother and doesn’t see any way out of his oppressive existence. He lives in a small, industrial town that may soon see everyone out of work. However, every time the talented young Mr. Seymour smiles, particularly whenever he’s soaring in dance or enjoying the company of his friend Michael, the stage lights up brighter than any miner’s lamp. A terrific singer and dancer, young Mr. Seymour is a youngster who shows promise as a talented dancer beyond this production. The show’s choreography features tap, ballet and modern dance; and all of the choreography is accomplished, heartfelt and meaningful within the context of the story."