"The Story of My Life" should make Verizon a lot of money.  That is because everyone who sees it will leave the theater and immediately call that childhood friend with whom they suddenly feel the need to reconnect.

Thomas Weaver (Will Chase) travels back to his hometown to deliver the eulogy at the funeral for his best boyhood friend Alvin Kelby (Malcolm Gets).  While that might hint at the potential to be somber and depressing, this wonderful musical is anything but.  Instead, it is a touching and charming story about friendship.

Neil Bartram (music & lyricss) and Brian Hill (book) have done a remarkable job of intertwining wonderful stories and beautiful music into a magical night of theater.

Both Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, "Caroline in the City") are excellent in their roles and the chemistry is undeniable.  Will Chase's rendering of the powerful song "Butterfly" is a showstopper.  The closing number entitled "Angels in the Snow," sung by both Chase and Gets, takes the audience on an emotional ride that is bound to profoundly affect each and every audience member.  Under the simple but efficient direction of Richard Maltby (Tony Award Winner, Ain't Misbehavin', Song and Dance, Miss Saigon). these two fine actors are able to soar.

Robert Brill's magnificent set is etheral and powerful.  It provides a majestic feel for this top-notch show.

Why you should see it?  You want to spend 90 minutes laughing, crying, and being forced to evaluate the friendships you have made over your lifetime.

Why you may not want to see it?  You ran out of Kleenex.