How can a show that's so "woke" put me to sleep in 5 minutes?
By using a pointless gimmick to change the entire meaning of a show for, seemingly, no reason.
And using actors with limited acting ability (or wait, maybe the poor things were actually performing what the Director actually had in mind!!!!!). It's all indicating, bordering on schtick, with startling, unsuccessful changes in the actual rhythms of several songs. Who allowed THAT?
American Idol riffing and anthem-y endings of songs to try to startle us awake.
Bad, bad casting choices. A bland, milquetoast Adams and a Whoopi-lite Franklin. And almost everyone overacting. Even Carolee comes across (or doesn't) as forgettable and strident. Several character numbers are now dance extravaganzas with lots of mannered, hip-hopish moves (Hamilton wannabee).
And worst of all, we don't really care if the country dies or not. Not with these pushy, loud, charisma-free Delegates in charge. Wow...what a waste of a production.
Updated On: 9/23/22 at 11:40 PM
