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‘Shucked’ Review: Cornpone Musical is the Surprise Delight of the Broadway Season

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Frank Rizzo Some Broadway wags might have scoffed at the idea of a cornpone musical comedy and its punny promotions. But with its exuberance, heart and non-stop yucks, “Shucked” is the surprise delight of the season.

Minus stars and featuring a new Broadway composing team and an original book, this old-pro production is a throwback to the joys of lightweight musical comedy: where fresh talent is discovered, songs are catchy, jokes are plentiful and characters are appealing, fun and sweetly simple.

Yet as one character in the show says, “There’s a cornfield of difference between simple and stupid. That’s a simple mistake stupid people make.” Well, never underestimate the power of stupid.

Start with the plot as presented by two personable storytellers (Grey Henson, Tony nominated for “Mean Girls” and Ashley D, Kelley) who set the playful and deliberately corny tone of the show from the get-go.

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