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Washington Examiner

  • "Stunning. Energetic. Clever. Inspired. Pick your adjective.
    Striking 12
    at Arena Stage is all of these and more."
  • "Top-notch. Striking 12 is a production that will encourage and
    inspire you to enjoy the holidays."
  • read the full review here >

The Washington Post

  • "A warm fusion of fable and wit."
  • "Inventive ... zesty ... the melodies and musicianship are of a caliber to revive the spirit."
  • read the full review here >

DC Theatre Scene

  • "If Striking 12 doesn't get you in the holiday spirit, nothing will. You owe it to yourself to catch this treat."
  • "Playful ... refreshingly appealing."
  • "Phenomenal instrumentalists ... breathtaking."
  • read the full review here >

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Los Angeles Times

  • "In the quest for an ideal holiday entertainment for adults, Striking 12 strikes gold."

San Jose Mercury News

  • "Part rock concert, part musical, Striking 12 uses convention for kindling and leaves us all basking in the glow of the hippest holiday show in recent memory. Striking 12 is too hot to miss."

Oakland Tribune

  • "Thoroughly entertaining and musically rich."

Philadelphia Inquirer

  • "This holiday-themed show by the pop trio GrooveLily is an inventive presentation that is part theater piece, part concert, and wholly entertaining."