Critical Response
In his review for the New York Times, Brooks Atkinson wrote: "...It is exciting; it is enjoyable and it is decent ... Jerry Bock has set ... a bouncy score ... s the writer of lyrics, Sheldon Harnick is in an unfailingly humorous frame of mind ... nder Mr. Abbott's invincible stage direction, the whole show comes alive with gusto ... he cast could not be more winning or in better voice."
Louis Calta wrote: " 'Fiorello!' is the town's latest stage hit ... the attraction earned flowery praise from all of the New York drama critics."
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