Cannibal the Musical was simply hilarious, ridiculous, and loads of fun. For those who love musicals and also possess a sense of humor, this play is a slam dunk. Written by Trey Parker of Southpark fame, you can expect lines to be crossed and general silliness, but not necessarily the onslaught of profanity that is the trademark of Southpark. Cannibal makes a perfect date night, as it is roughly the same price as a movie but much, much more fun and memorable. The music was brilliant, which was not surprising as Trey Parker's music was nominated for an Oscar in 2000.

However, it was clear to me, as I was doubled over in laughter with tears rolling down my face that certain audience members just didn't get it. The guy sitting next to me was also laughing hysterically, but the people in front of us hardly let out a chuckle. As we left the theater, I heard one guy say, "Yeah, that was pretty good." Pretty good? I thought it was the thing I've seen on stage in a long time. Then it occurred to me, the people who really "get it" know something about music, musicals/culture, can appreciate absurdity, and probably have an I.Q. in the triple digits.

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