Richard Seffs reviews THE ADDAMS FAMILY

[hockeynut2]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 9:07am

Richard Seff reviews The Addams Family.

Richard Seff is author of Supporting Player: My Life Upon the Wicked Stage celebrating his lifetime on stage and behind the scenes as the agent for Kander and Ebb, Chita Rivera and Linda Lavin and others, available through online booksellers, including Amazon.com.

Click on Podcasts on DC Theatre Scene to listen to:
* Richard Seff interviews Broadway luminaries:
* Carole Shelley
* Brian d’Arcy James
* Chita Rivera
* John Kander, With Complete Kander

Richard Seff chats with Joel Markowitz:

* Richard Seff: A Lifetime on Broadway
* Inside Broadway: A Return Visit with Richard Seff
* (2009) Season Highs and Lows: Predicting the 2010 Tony
Awards


The Addams Family Review on DCTS Updated On: 7/14/10 at 09:07 AM

[justafan2]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 9:28am

I saw TAF last night and I agree with his review 100%. I didn't get to see Kevin Chamberlain, but saw Jim Borstelmann instead (who was very entertaining as Uncle F). The plot was lame, but Nathan, Bebe, Jackie, etc., did their best. The music was, unfortunately, forgettable, too, but the stars overcame it. (hope they stay with the show for a long time----I think the box office success depends on it) --- IMO

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 11:30am

How did a book this lame and music this lack-luster make it through initial try-outs?

[shrekster224]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 5:02pm

Wait, Kevin C was out???? I think that must have been Jim's first time on as Fester. Did they have him in a bald cap or no? And was he good? He seems like a perfect person to play Fester. Sorry for all of the questions.

[TheKandyLife]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 8:26pm

hmmm, i dissagree with the review tbh =)

[justafan2]

Posted: 7/14/10 at 9:11pm

Jim was in a bald cap and he was very, very good. His "balloon sequence" was wonderful (I forgot the name of the number). I never saw Kevin so I can't compare, but I really enjoyed Jim's performance.

[Janki]

Posted: 7/15/10 at 5:26am

I, for one, love the score! And I am suprised he didn't mention Krysta, she is amazing! Absolutely adore her voice!

[justafan2]

Posted: 7/15/10 at 7:24am

I agree about Krysta --- she has a very strong voice and she acted very well also, I thought. Some numbers of the score were good but some were too long. (again, IMO)