The Washington Post, June 10th, 1999
McLean Theatre Alliance is returning to those sexist days of yesteryear with a rousing production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." With songs like "A Woman Ought to Know Her Place," it would seem that this show would be a little outdated for 1999, but, on the contrary, it pokes fun at that sort of sentiment. And for the most part, the seven brides are much smarter than the seven brothers. "Seven Brides" is the tale of Oregon mountain men--seven brothers- -in the 1850s who have in common an exceedingly awkward way with women. The oldest brother goes to town to fetch a bride, spots one in a...
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