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i enjoyed this show for many reasons and saw it multiple times (the whole show 5 times, 2nd acted about 20 times).  previews were well attended but immediately after opening with those horrendous reviews i often sat in an entirely empty balcony,

impressive sets and vocals but it was pretty much a disaster.  why crawford was ever given creative control is beyond me.  that horrible accent...quite the entrance with his coffin shooting up from the stage while sarah (mandy) screams "help me all mighty god!" with crawford replying "god has left the building!!".

for a show with dance in the title there was surprisingly little on display.  i was told during rehearsals that the ensemble was told by carrafa to "just rock out" and that's basically what they did.  the was the fantastic 'braver than we are/red boots ballet/say a prayer' sequence that led up to the close of the first act.  unbelievable vocals by mandy and max with amazing dancing leading to shatter a vampire myth.  they aren't supposed to reflect in a mirror...?  well cue the 2-way mirror drop that encased the entire ensemble in an infinite reflection while mandy stood at the edge of the stage.  

braver than we are/red boots/say a prayer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckelLPqtbeU

the first act closing with that giant draw bridge and crawford holding a note longer than the shows run was great fun.  especially the wire work with the villagers falling off the bridge.

each time i saw the show "vampires in love" *total eclipse of the heart* got laughter and for all the wrong reasons.  "carpe noctem" is still a favorite of mine.  the giant bed, dream characters and dancing gargoyles were great fun.  the finalized version of that number was a long way ahead of the nightmare during previews with the tracked/traveling bath tub for the dream sarah and an ending where the ensemble removed their red wigs and beat her with them...

carpe noctem- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zhmADmtRTM

max's solo "for sarah" is a beautiful song as well as crawford's "confessions of a vampire".

if this were running i'd go back often.  it truly had to be seen to be believed.

"you think broadway musicals suck now? just you wait..."

any idea who is singing from 8:10-8:20?

can anyone refresh my memory about the drama with him?  

i remember he was 'on vacation' then never came back....?