Gosh, do I love this show. I have so few words. It's just stunning. Listening to the cast recording just infuses me with joy. I love everything about this show.
I know that this saying is a cliche, but in this case it's true:
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Not even CURTAINS -- a show I do enjoy -- which so many people bill as today's new "Old Fashioned Musical Comedy," cannot be placed in the same genre as HELLO, DOLLY!
What is so special about this musical is that it is something that the whole family can enjoy. No low brow humor. No cursing. No sexual innuendos. Just plain old fashioned singing and dancing, great comedy, and lots and lots of fun.
It seems that the only new musicals nowadays that can be pitched to families are Disney shows, which is really a shame.
I wish someone would step up to the plate and write a new, clean, fun, old fashioned musical that the whole family can enjoy. Something not based off a cartoon. With an original score. Lively choreography. And an opportunity to create a whole new slew of stars in memorable roles, with lyrics and melodies that parents and kids can listen to in the car on the way to school.
Thank you to everyone who created this joyous piece of musical theatre heaven.
My hats off to Jerry Herman and all involved in this show's creation and those who continue to bring it to life in regional and community productions all over the world.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Updated On: 1/18/08 at 08:26 AM
