The Great Debate: The Musical

July 22 - August 15, 1999 at the Lamb's Theatre (NYC):


Tom played the lead role of Adam in a musical about the oldest debate in mankind's history; the debate between science and creation. The musical ran for a limited engagement at the Lamb's Theatre in New York City at 130 West 44th Street. Shows started at 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Call 1-800-829-2631 for tickets.

"[T]here are a few bright spots . . . Schmid has a nice voice . . . and a pleasant stage presence."
Anita Gates for The New York Times, July 30, 1999

"Yet there are some moments that sparkle . . . [s]everal cast members have fine voices . . . Tom Schmid . . ."
Irene Backalenick for Back Stage, August 5, 1999

"NATO should intervene. Right now . . . crimes against humanity are being committed. Apart from the audience, the victims are 11 spirited but obviously desperate actors."
Sam Whitehead for Time Out New York, August 5-12, 1999

-- Critics' Theater Pick!
"Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. If you want to see bad—and we do mean bad—theater, you're in luck. Written "under a Divine Breath" by Christian crusader extraordinaire Mona Johnian, this musical revue on creationism versus evolution is anything but a great debate."

Time Out New York, August 5 - 12, 1999

"The Worst In Theater, 1999"
Time Out New York, December 30, 1999 - January 6, 2000.