They’re pals. They’re confidantes. They’re not afraid to tell it like it is. If the Golden Girls were still around, what would they be doing in 2024? In Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, we spend a hilarious evening with four of Florida’s most famous seniors as they navigate online dating and Sophia’s new status as the “El Chapo of Shady Pines.” Stunning tribute performances, physical comedy, and cheeky writing make for an extremely entertaining show.
I was only a few years old when Golden Girls went off the air, but I grew up watching reruns with my mom. From the iconic couch in the set, to the detailed costumes and makeup, to the specific accents of each character, every detail comes together to bring the audience back to the Golden Girls’ house in Miami. The actors truly embody each character’s mannerisms and way of speaking; it’s a nostalgic treat to spend time with the girls again and see what they’re up to now.
With her Associate’s Degree in computer science from the St. Olaf Community College, Rose teams up with Blanche to create Creakin’, an app for lonely seniors to find love. Their discussion of the most searched acronyms in the app is hilarious, because of course they all have to be explained to Rose. Things like DTF, BBC, FMLTWIA, and CBT — let’s just say IYKYK.
Vince Kelley was fabulous as Blanche, expertly conveying her confidence and southern attitude. Her improv moments were also hilarious, especially when she managed to get one of the other girls to laugh and they struggled to keep it together. It’s clear they all have so much fun on stage. Adam Graber is wonderfully dimwitted as Rose, and she pulls off the difficult accent. Christopher Kamm’s Sophia is just as bold and brash as her TV counterpart, and Ryan Bernier’s Dorothy is sufficiently reserved — that is until she finds love on Creakin’.
Dorothy’s ex-husband Stanley makes a few appearances, as sleazy as ever and with a new business idea. Tommy Favorite also plays Dorothy’s new love interest, Burt, and their over-the-top displays of affection are brilliant physical comedy skits.
Full of surprises and still eating cheesecake, the Golden Girls are just as we remember them — except they can say things you can’t say on TV.
