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I saw the show last weekend. I had low expectations because the movie is so magical and I'm generally cynical about movie to stage musical adaptations. I'd say overall it exceeded my low expectations. I enjoyed it. The whole cast was really good. I don't know that I could confidently say anyone was great. Drew Gehling came the closest because he's just such a detailed and charismatic actor. The voices of the cast were outstanding, but the actors in the film have such uniquenes

Bettyboy72 said: "I love this show, but I'm gonna wait until after previews start to buy. This could go either way. I love Ashford, but if she's gonna trot out the same old mugging, I'll pass. I'd really like her to continue to play against type for a bit. We shall see."

Agreed, and I'm also desperately hoping she's done some work on her British accent since Kinky Boots. Her vowel sounds on the recording of History of Wrong Guys still gives me

inception said: "The whole "Not Getting Married Today" scene is set inside a sort of aspirational, well appointed yet cluttered, kitchen - all expensive appliances. How did these boys afford it? Are they both stock brokers? Instagram influences? The repeated emphasis that Paul is a Jew seems to suggest it is family money."

The link between being Jewish and having money is a very archaic and, frankly, uncool connection that you are making, not one implied by

2nd time seeing the show at the St James tonight and mostly just came here to find out what Tony category Patina's Act 2 wig can be nominated for. Stunning.

Cheyenne was gorgeous, as expected. I don't know that he navigated the switches in tone in Hello Little Girl with the specificity and quickness that Gavin did, but that's a small quibble (and one I would normally attribute to the regular in the role having more time to settle in, but Gavin had it pretty well nailed at C

PipingHotPiccolo said: "Funny because I've thought Rebecca Naomi Jones would be perfect as Audrey, ironic it will be Lena Hall--who i can NOT imagine as a vulnerable ditz but who I am sure will knock it out the park (and might get me to return).

Blanchard gave a near-brilliant performance that Lena Hall will definitely not replicate, and I look fwd to seeing what she comes up with. great news."

Oh mannnnnnnn the cash I would drop to see Rebecca Naomi J

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I said it in the other thread, but I think we can celebrate Lena without diminishing Tammy’s run. While divisive, I happened to enjoy her grounded take that was a departure from the caricature big-voiced Audrey’s of the past. Her vulnerability was believable and definitely added layers to her Audrey. I’ll take acting chops over vocal pyrotechnics any day. Art is subjective for a reason, but let’s be respectful."

Hear,

So glad I returned to the show the other night before it closes. I saw it during previews and then once while Nikki Renée Daniels played Bobbi (and a host of other understudies). It was thrilling to see (and especially to hear!) how Lenk's performance has grown, and I agree with some other assessments - I recall being blow away by Conte during previews, less so this week.

I also wanted to come here and give a little shout out to Terrence Archie. Larry can be such a thank

PipingHotPiccolo said:

Patina Miller didnt find a way to let loose/belt/explode in any of those songs, and I remember Vanessa Williams finding vulnerability that Patina certainly wasn't interested in. But she sounded great, I thought."

 

I felt similarly about Patina's performance. She crooned some deliciously good mid-range notes, where the tone was just so rich, but when it came to the bigger moments, I didn't feel the elevation I felt