One the big questions we had when the new cast was announced was whether it would impact the demographics of the show's audience. Specifically (and obviously), would it attract an increased number of people of color to the show? So, I'm wondering, did you notice any difference in the audience demographics? Did all of the publicity work?
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
Having seen it with Laura and now tonight, I would say the demographics have changed. A much larger African-American crowd of all ages. I thought KeKe and Sherri were both great. I was pleasantly surprised with the development of KeKe's voice. Just a few thoughts and questions I have:
1. Why did they cut the forest giant? 2. New costume for Judy Kaye? Was there a reason for that? 3. The front set of horses for some reason weren't working. You could see a look of "Uh-oh" but they kept going. 4. Funny moment, before the banquet when Jean Michel storms in he got caught on the door and had to be assisted by KeKe, I forget what the line was but he added, "And I'm sick of being caught on the door!". They both all most lost it. Crowd went wild, fun moment!
One other note, I know in earlier preview threads there were comments about dance sequences being too long. Well the crowd tonight sure loved them. Thunderous applause after "10 Minutes Ago" and "Prince Is..."
How has rush been lately? I'm trying the lotto for Hedwig tonight and if I fail this was my back up. Would there still be rush tickets 2 hours before curtain?
ucjrdude, I believe (and posted it recently on the other Cinderella thread) that the scene involving the Forrest Giant was cut for safety reasons. The stilts broke, at least once, and someone was injured, though not seriously.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.