The Confession by Beverly Lewis - Movie Musical Review + Giveaway
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Movie Name
The Confession
Genre
Amish drama/musical
Release Date
In theaters February 20th for one night only
Synopsis
Two worlds collide when a young Amish girl discovers she was adopted from a wealthy Christian family. As she seeks her birth mother, she has to overcome the obstacles of a lost fiancée, a shunning and a crafty gold-digger who seeks the fortune of her birth mother.
Two worlds collide when a young Amish girl discovers she was adopted from a wealthy Christian family. As she seeks her birth mother, she has to overcome the obstacles of a lost fiancée, a shunning and a crafty gold-digger who seeks the fortune of her birth mother.
More Info
“The Confession Musical” is based on the New York Times best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” written by Beverly Lewis and written for the stage by Emmy-Nominated screenwriter Martha Bolton. Katie Lapp, a young Amish girl, discovers her parents have been keeping a secret from her… she is adopted. Katie decides to seek her birth mother, defying the rules of her Amish village and risking a shunning. Meanwhile, her wealthy birth mother, Laura Mayfield, battling an illness that might take her life, begins searching for her long-lost daughter to bequeath her inheritance before it is too late. Secretly plotting against her is the gold-digging husband Dylan (played by John Schneider), who is scheming to make sure he inherits her fortune. With the help and prayers of her Christian maid servant (played by Chonda Pierce), they try to foil Dylan’s plan and reunite Katie and Laura.
Trailer
Website:
https://confessionmusicalmovie.com/
Fun Facts
• Grab your family & watch “The Confession Musical”, based on the best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County” by New York Times Bestselling author Beverly Lewis! #ConfessionMusicalMovie
• “The Confession Musical” is in theaters for one night only on February 20th!
• Bring your friends & family to see this inspiring and entertaining story of two worlds colliding as a young Amish woman seeks to find her birth mother.
• “The Confession Musical” stars John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville), Emmy® -nominated and best-selling comedian/actress Chonda Pierce!
My Review
**Disclosure**
Many thanks to Blue Gate Musicals for providing a sample of the product for this review.
Opinions are 100% my own.
The Confession is a surprisingly good musical. I knew nothing about it (other than the synopsis) before watching it, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There's drama, humor, and lots of emotional moments. I'll admit, I did shed some tears during one scene.
The musical is a beautifully put together show that will keep you entertained. The songs are lovely, and some are even a little bit silly. And each character is easy to like (or dislike, in one character's case). There's even a small redemption for one character who seems awful at first.
The story follows Katie Lapp, a young Amish girl who, after her fiancé dies in a boating accident, discovers she's adopted. Determined to find her birth mother, she leaves her community, risking a shunning, and goes on a journey to discover the truth about who she is.
But Laura, Katie's birth mother, has troubles of her own. She's dying, and when her husband discovers she's leaving everything to her long-lost daughter, he concocts a plan to try and steal her fortune away for himself.
Can Katie and Laura reunite before it's too late?
The story is engaging, and each actor on stage gives it their all, making you feel as though you're actually watching someone's real-life drama unfold before your very eyes. Katie is a sweet character who exudes hope and optimism. Laura comes across as a bit naïve and confused, but that could be because of her illness. She has her maid, though, to help guide her along. And Dylan... he's a sleazeball. A slimy, gold-digging monster. John Schneider plays him perfectly.
I think, though, my favorite character, was Allyson. She seems to live up to the "dumb blonde" stereotype at first, and she honestly seems like she's a bit sleazy too, but she does redeem herself. She's amusing, though, even though I hated her for a while.
With beautifully sung songs, a story filled with secrets and drama, and some talented actors who really bring things to life, The Confession is a delightful musical sure to entertain fans of all ages.
Giveaway
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