New musical ‘Amélie’ charms Berkeley Rep

A star-studded cast, a come-to-life goldfish, a dancing gnome, an Elton John impersonator — these are just a few of the spontaneous, wacky bits of humor that make “Amélie, A New Musical” one to watch. Based on the 2001 film, “Amélie” tells the story of a young woman who escapes her sheltered childhood to help ...