Music lover? Have an affection for the timeless rock and roll classics of the 60s? Just looking for a show to rock the pants off you? Then you might want to head down to the Octagon to check out Simply Brill: The Teens Who Stole 60's Rock n Roll Simply Brill charts the history of the Brill Building in New York City, a timeline stretching from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. Here, we learn about the lives of rock and roll royalty, and teenage stars in the making that brought some of the iconic tunes of the era to life. We’re treated to fantastic renditions of the hits of icons such as Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. With an ensemble band in tow, the show is helmed by the wonderful trio of Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths. Guiding us through the history of the Brill Building, the trio bring charisma and warmth to their exposes on the lives of the inhabitants and their music. Many popular hits get the star treatment as we’re treated to bombastic live covers of Rock Around the Clock, Calendar Girl, Locomotion, Da Doo Ron Ron and many, many more. The vocal talent of the two female leads is exceptional. Michaela Burger has an especially impressive range, on one occasion slipping into some impressively high notes with perfect pitch As the show cruises through various medlies and compilations, our stars pepper the show with an engaging timeline of events and characters. There’s an almost stage-play quality to the way the trio effortlessly jumps perspectives between the singers and songwriters. With only a small mannerism and change of accent, they inhabit these characters without the need for flashy wardrobe or set changes. It’s impressively minimalist how well they can give the audience a sense of time, place and purpose. More is done with a simple chair and spotlight than what many artists can do with an entire stage's worth of props. For the uninitiated music lover, this is some valuable education about a pivotal time in American music history. You’ll come away knowing more about the lives of these singers and music writers with a newfound appreciation of their struggles to bring their art to life. A rollicking good time, and undeniable fun all around, Simply Brill will appeal to both old and new rock and roll fans alike. If you’re not singing along or tapping your feet at some point during the show, you’ve probably fallen asleep. FIVE STARS *****