Robert Newman earned applause just by walking on stage, which isn’t all that surprising when a “star” is brought in to a local production, even though he is by now almost a “regular” on their stage. He is the CEO of Macmillian Toys who sees brilliance in Josh because of his insight into toys and into what children want. He’s got all the spit and polish of a CEO and the charisma that makes him a benevolent dictator. The iconic scene in the toy store where they sing about “Fun” is captivating.
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Bridgette Redman