“A highly entertaining, laugh out loud winner!…I have seen and totally enjoyed every one of these six Don’t Hug Me musical comedies!…Set in a north woods bar in Bunyon Bay, Minnesota…the nutty characters are back! Each one of them written with MANIACAL MADNESS by Phil Olson (book and lyrics) and music by his brother Paul Olson…they have run all over the country!…the laughs are non-stop and the storyline is BONKERS!…It’s a musical laugh-fest…A TON OF FUN!…The whole wacky shebang is a ton of fun!…This is the sixth in Olson’s zany series and all have been even funnier than the last one! Need a good hearty laugh? This is the one to catch!” – The Tolucan Times
“It’s here…”DON’T HUG ME, WE’RE FAMILY.” Always funny, always great, always wonderful, and always thoroughly enjoyable!…Now I know this sounds quite involved, but if you have ever seen a DON’T HUG ME play, you know how funny they can be, and how lovable and caring the residents of Bunyan Bay are. Phil Olson gives us another wonderful book and lyrics, with great music by brother Paul Olson…Now is the time to have some fun and visit Bunyan Bay once more. I love the DON’T HUG ME series, and each and every one brings a smile to my face. LOVED IT!!! I’m looking forward to the next one. Enjoy!!!!!!!!”
– NoHoArtsDistrict.com
“DON’T HUG ME, WE’RE FAMILY is the funniest musical about the folks from the frozen north this side of Anoka County!“ It has all of the wit and charm showcasing how these pleasant folks get by through living within the wilds of the upper midwest. Not only does this production feature a (fishing) boatload of comic episodes that range from silly to goofy to downright fun, this production that contains lotsa laughs!…This writer can hardly wait until the next entry from this collection makes its mark!”
” – ACCESSIBLY LIVE OFF-LINE
“I found DON’T HUG ME, WE’RE FAMILY to be a good laugh, a good time and in no way serious…the songs and radio jingles were hilarious and enjoyable… the point of this show is to bring joy and happiness to the audience, and on opening night, it did exactly that…If you are looking for a way to de-stress after a long Friday at work or are looking for a fun weekend nighttime activity, by all means attend a performance of this show!” – BroadwayWorld
“Run do not walk to the World Premiere of the Don’t Hug Me Productions presentation of “Don’t Hug Me, We’re Family,…. A laugh out loud thinking man’s comedy….Olson’s language is an undulating river, sandy shore and lush forest with dollar bill green trees….It bobs and weaves like Muhammad Ali and meditates and contemplates like Socrates….The rhythm, tone and delicate underlying balance between characters gives this show the wings to fly…. a side- splitting stew of laughing,…a roller coaster ride to brain bending hilarity…. This play is nothing less than a funny and furious journey between a laugh and a tear!”
– At The Theatre
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” “A real kick!…Enjoy a theatre experience loaded with talent, comedy, and a great deal of fun!” – Carol’s Culture Corner
“Often twisted but always hilarious!…You can’t feel blue at a “Don’t Hug Me” show!” – Norwegian American Weekly
“A true theatrical gem! – LA Post Examiner
“You can’t help but laugh!” – HainesHisWay.com