Theater

“Bark!”: Concepts don’t get much broader or simpler than the one behind this world premiere musical. The show is sung entirely by dogs. Of course, humans play the dogs, but the loosely connected songs are performed from a canine’s point of view. Composer and musical director David Troy Francis’ score is a stew of blues, salsa, country and torch songs. The lyrics are also richly varied. Most of the show is howlingly funny, and director- choreographer Kay Cole has left no bone unturned in her staging. A paean to loyalty, unconditional love and other attributes doglike, “Bark!” resonates -- dog lover or not.

F. Kathleen Foley

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Ends Sunday at the Coast Playhouse, 8325 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. (800) 595-4849.