“Melting pot is bubbling as Kalliope Stage actors present world premiere of Coming to America! The musical Coming to America surely will strike a chord with many Americans, 46 percent of whom can trace their roots to the immigrants who came through Ellis Island.

Coming to America celebrates the real lives of immigrants who came through Ellis Island from 1893 through 1916. The musical presents a humorous picture of the melting pot that was the American experience at the turn of the century, through the eyes of five everyday heroes who helped shape this country. The historic nuggets presented carry plenty of humor: Upon entering the New York harbor, millions of immigrants saw a huge, flashing sign for Lipton tea and coffee. Nobody knew what that was, but they knew it must be good.

Coming to America is very briskly paced, breezing through 61 songs that represent a living library of turn-of-the-century music. …tons of fun music with a ragtime beat.”    read more...