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It’s just because Adam Lambert to me is a rare male equivalent of a Broadway female diva with a unique and interesting vocal timbre, expression and power. I know this might sound overstated but I genuinely believe Adam Lambert’s voice is as special as Lady Gaga’s, Bernadette Peters or Patti LuPone’s. I’ve only seen him live once - in one of the queen concerts and it was more special than I could ever imagine or even hear on a recording. It’s like he has no

The show is not a period piece and works well today. Maybe even better. It has stood the test of time and you will notice small details in this production to bring it to 2024, including subtle staging in ‘light’ to make it clear what Diana’s choices are. The only thing that might be considered period is the music. It is what it is and I love it. Does anyone want to see a pasek & Paul bubble gum version or a Lin Manuel rapped version of next to normal? I like that the sou

Feel free to shoot the messenger while trans people continue to suffer needlessly. All I’ll say is if you get out of your bubbles, talk and listen to what the general public have to say about this issue you will find that the public are not buying many of the activist arguments, such as the role of trans women competing with biological women in sports, and this is fueling the fire of the general public and people like JK Rowling along with other issues. 

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Yes I can understand it must feel odd or even unfair but the reality is that hard working ensemble member wouldn't have a job if it wasn't for Radcliffe - and the show wouldn't be grossing the way it is either. The value that the ensemble member adds is an acting job that many others can do for the same cost or often even less. The value that Radcliffe adds is acting + ticket sales. I do take your point that for very, very long running shows that just seem to rake in profit such a

The main problem with Jenna Russell is that simply she just looks too old next to the actor playing Cornelius. In terms of the character itself and the issues you raise I think it works and if anything you're right - she's a widow, it raises the stakes etc. it's the pairing that doesn't work not the individual character. 

Overall, out of many of the supporting characters though I think Jenna Russell fares well anyway though. I would prioritise the issues d

It actually did cross my mind that it looked a little like watching a Judi Dench Hello, Dolly. Or at one point I thought (perhaps too many wines in) that it almost felt like a Queen Elizabeth camp tribute to her since Staunton played the Queen recently. "Hello, Lizzie.....well hello Lizzie....".

Overall, on more reflection I think I am pretty satisfied with Staunton's performance to be honest and even the unusual/darker choices for her character. And the title song does a

Exactly - the Horace felt so mean. In the Broadway revival he was this kind of old grumpy uncle type that doesn’t have much self awareness but is still lovable. Here he actually felt mean lol. 
 

Gavin Creel’s voice sorely missed, same with Kate Baldwin. 
 

But it’s still all very enjoyable. I am looking forward to seeing it again. I just was maybe hoping I’d be experiencing something more similar to the last revival again an