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little_sally said: "The problem with what I've heard from the score is that it's too generic and doesn't have the charm of the film."

I saw the March 17th preview - I had high hopes for this show but...  I left the theater completely underwhelmed.  I LOVE the film and IMO, feel it should've either stayed that way or the musical should've adapted it better.

The staging was cute, colorful but really, beyond that...  if I hadn't seen the film, I'd have no idea what was going on.  Someone else here mentioned the omission of the 11 o'clock number and the Elton John number.  I'd have to agree - the Elton number was an attempt at 'funny' but it seemed out of place and unnecessary.  The only bright spot (for me) was that New Haircut tune towards the end.

I had great seats in the balcony (one good thing I can say)yet, the band is placed in both balcony box areas - so I was level with the band.  At times, it was kind of overpowering the vocals.

All in all - I wish I had gone with something else and almost feel bad for saying so.