‘Shucked’ Is A Show You Have to See to Believe…And Understand

When I interviewed Maya Lagerstam and Tyler Joseph Ellis ahead of the San Diego premiere of Shucked, I left the interview having no idea what to expect apart from two hours of laughing about…corn? Even after seeing a performance from the sneak peek of the season and watching a trailer with a voiceover from Reba McEntire, I knew this would be a show I’d actually have to see to understand.

Ellis echoed that sentiment during our interview, refraining from giving me too many details because he didn’t want to ruin anything for me or the readers. While I agree with that, for the most part, I still have a lot to say about the show, which was surprisingly entertaining—and vocally challenging—for a musical all about corn.

If you’re on the fence about seeing Shucked on its national tour run, don’t cheat yourself of the opportunity.