Last night I saw the first preview performance of I Think I’m Fallin’ a so-called ‘jukebox musical’ based on the songs of Joni Mitchell. This production features strong singing, singers who also play guitars, keyboards and a baby grand piano, and a through-line that allows all five singers and musicians to shine. The cast includes Jonathan Gould, Linda Kidder, Anton Lipovetsky, Hannah Mazurek, and Chelsea Rose. I was pleased to see the cast includes a mature artist, Linda Kidder, who plays a mean electric guitar! Jonathan Gould and Chelsea Rose (who I saw in Bard on the Beach’s wonderful Beatle version of As You Like It this summer) are both strong singers and actors, although I found the sexual tension established between the two to be a bit extraneous and a distraction that took me out of the show. Anton Lipovetsky was seen last season in Morris Panych’s Vigil, and is wonderful here as well (he is also the Musical Director) . Hannah Mazurek mostly provides piano and rhythm support, but was very talented in those roles. The programme lists Treena Stubel as choreographer, although I was stymied somewhat to see that on stage. Michael Shamata directs with his usual fluidity and co-created the show with local composer and musician Tobin Stokes. Jeremy MacLeod does the sound design, and Alan Brodie lights the show effectively with assistant lighting design support from Keith Houghton. Cory Sincennes designed the set and costumes, both of which worked well. Highlights for me included songs Circle Game, Both Sides Now, Chelsea Morning, Carrie, River, and (of course), the title song. Anyone who loves Joni Mitchell’s music will enjoy this show! Recommended. Runs until November 26th with tickets available at https://www.belfry.bc.ca/i-think-im-fallin/#sp_crew