The New York International Fringe Festival 2007

" **** [FOUR STARS] After the failed stints as a production assistant's assistant and a "Hollywoodland"- sign light bulb replacer, among other jobs, aspiring director Dexter Webster (Scott Bridges) can't catch a break in the film business. At his wit's end, he signs away his soul to a devil-incarnate producer (Alex Wexler, who also penned the play). Hilarity ensues as Webster witnesses how his actions have affected those around him--including his crush, the adorable home economis Daphne (Molly Alvarez). Aptly billed as the "'Damn Yankees' meets Ed Wood in a retelling of 'Faust.'" "Lost in Hollywoodland has a little bit for everyone: romance, upbeat music, and choreography, and song about slugs and bugs. The cast shines at making the goofy-fun plot and lines work."

- Monika Fabian, TimeOut.com


" The book and lyrics are witty and full of surprising wordplay and entertaining references to popular movies and plays. The upbeat score is fluid and keeps the mood lite. The show sets out to remake the traditional Faust story in a manner that is both shamelessly silly and pokes quite a bit of gentle fun at Hollywood and L.A. culture. And just when you think things can't get any zanier, there is an entire song about chicken croquettes...An effectively diverting experience, Lost in Hollywoodland makes for an entertaining night out, as well as a winning choice to see with visiting relatives."

- Valerie Work, OffOffOnline.com


"...Bill Parsley's work on the score is always spot on without overpowering the action...Wexler's book and lyrics pick up steam in the second act, which is a rarity in this genre. The is when the worlds he has created beging to swirl together and reveal the true potential for this piece. "How in the Hell Did This Happen" is the number of the night. The appearance of the eponymous Slugwoman in the slapdash sci-fi flick within the play is gold...As an indictment of the soulnessness of LalaLand...Lost in Hollywoodland could join Rockcy Horror or Vampire Lesbians of the Sodom in the cult faves section. Or maybe the New World Stages could scout this little honey before she signs on with some other studio."

- Chris Harcum, NYTheatre.com


"Lost in Hollywoodland: Gotta get to at least one musical extravanganza at the Fringe, and this play gives you a singing Satan. Won't take much effort to steal a soul or two among the stardom obsessed in Hollywood, and this jaunty theatrical trip gets your toes tapping as ill-fated artistes purse the carrot of fame straight to Hell."

- Marry Hilton, Newbie NYC | Blogspot


"Lost in Hollywoodland featured...spunky music, good comic acting all around, some marvelous singing fomr a spiffy cast, and an ingenious folding screen backdrop...The lyrics were clever as can be."

- Kathryn Osenlund, CurtainUp.com

The Alleyway Theater Spring 2007 - Buffalo NY

"Alex Wexler wrote the book and lyrics and Bill Parsley the music for the bizarre "Lost in Hollywoodland," the winner of the 2005 Maxim Mazumdar Award. Funny and tuneful - with more than 20 songs ranging from the ...raucously vaudevillian and back again. ...There are very inventive ones with delicious wordplay and others with Gilbert and Sullivan overtones... the best advice is to stick with "Lost in Hollywoodland."...It's remarkably goofy. And sometimes you need a healthy dose of that."
- Ted Hadley, The Buffalo News


"Various stage tricks ghost gimmicks, hypnosis devices, etc. are great fun… The show is entirely unpretentious and devised to delight...it certainly trusts its comic impulses. I found myself laughing in spite of myself and I certainly found the cast to be entirely appealing."
- Anthony Chase, ArtVoice Magazine


"Alleyway Theatre is proud to have given LOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND its premiere production. We fell in love with it as soon as we popped in the CD and started listening to Bill Parsley's memorable melodies and Alex Wexler's wonderfully clever lyrics. I predict that in any company's hands, this will be the kind of happy musical that will never fail to sparkle. After all, nothing gives an audience more pleasure than to watch a cast of actors, singers and dancers up on stage having the very best of times."
- Neil Radice, Artistic Diretctor of The Alleyway Theatre


"....I'm sure it will charm audiences."
- Dean Pitchford, "Footloose" and "Fame"


"The script is sweet and clever with sideways dialogue and inventive lyrics, memorable, loveable and wacky characters, and a melodic score that is equally clever, great fun and also memorable."
- Simon Levy, Producing Director/Dramaturge of the Fountain Theatre Los Angeles, CA


"The dialogue is witty and full of wordplay. The fluidity of the libretto and the clever music support the quick pace of the comedy. The plot is a uniquely contemporary take on a classic form."

– James Ashford, Casting and Literary Coordinator of The Florida Studio Theatre