WILD WITH HAPPY

Multitalented playwright/director/actor Colman Domingo gathered an internationally acclaimed cast to hit this spirited blend of social satire, love, responsibility, and grief out of the park. When an out-of-work actor (a superb Domingo) returns home to face the heartbreak of burying his late mother, he receives all kinds of advice--from his wild best friend (an energetic Alex Newell), his newest best bud (a gentle Tyler Williams), his hilariously opinionated aunt (a spectacular Sharon Washington), and even his mother (a revelatory Oprah Winfrey). It all adds up to a road trip. This delightful roller coaster of a comedy features subtle sound effects and seamless musical cues--all of which illustrate how theater and the audiobook world can be wonderfully complementary. An absolute keeper. B.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]