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REVIEWS
DFW Center Stage, 2025
“I don’t know what I expected from cleaVage, a musical about the development and history of silicone breast implants, but what I got was a hilarious, tuneful, fast-paced lesson with a, dare I say, ‘stacked’ cast that kept me laughing and toe-tapping all evening.”
DALLas theatre journal, 2025
“The show is FUNNY. The refrains are catchy, the lyrics are clever… But the funny doesn’t diminish or dismiss the gravity of certain plot points, instead the buoyant approach makes discussion of difficult side effects more accessible.”
OnStage NTX, 2025
“I love seeing new works but am often disappointed that they really aren’t quite ready for an audience. I absolutely cannot say that about cleaVage. With music and lyrics by Dr. Ron Friedman and book by Laura Goodenow with Dr. Friedman, this is a solid, entertaining, funny, and (dare I say?) educational new musical, ready for a bright future.”
LOCAL PROFILE, 2025
“cleaVage is a masterclass in turning medical history into musical magic. It’s bold, brilliantly written and bursting with heart.”
FEATURES
Texas Standard on NPR, 2025
Dr. Ron Friedman was a musician stuck in a doctor’s office, until he found a way to bring his trade to the stage.
Local PriDe, 2025
Part history lesson, part stand-up, part sing-along, cleaVage turns medical milestones into show tunes.
WBAP Radio, 2025
Dr. Ron Friedman sat down with WBAP to talk about the upcoming production of cleaVage, the “real” story behind fake breasts.
D Magazine, 2023
“This is either going to be the best - or the worst - musical you’ve ever seen.”
TEXAS MONTHLY, 2023
“Do we need a pun-filled goof-fest about the saga of fake boobs?
Yes, we do.”