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Saw the first preview last night. I watched the film a long time ago and hadn't seen the previous production at WTF, so I really went in with no expectations. I agree with previous posters in that if you liked GREY GARDENS, you will love this show. The score is beautiful and fascinating; its much more like an opera than the standard musical theater fare. With the exception of one or two moments, I can't recall or hum any songs from the piece, but that's not necessarily bad- it's just very com...

I saw MATILDA this past Wednesday( 3/5). Like many people, I'd been anticipating seeing it since it was at the RSC. I have the soundtrack on my iPod, and I'm absolutely in love with a good deal of the music. I think the lyrics are brilliant as well. If I could recommend anything to someone before seeing the show, it would be to give a listen- through to some of the songs, as a good deal of the lyrics get muddled onstage. I would have to agree with Wicked Rocks in that I think MATILDA is a stu...