Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
CJRochester said: "I saw this last night and very much enjoyed it. The house looked to be full, and everyone near me in the front mezz was having a great time. I pretty much agree with Jarethan's review above. The book is the weakest part of the show, and the leading man has very little charisma. Still, Jasmine's performance makes it worth seeing. I loved all the big, splashy dance numbers.
I don't think much has been said about Angelica Hale as the young Trisha. Normally I hateprecocious kids in musicals, but I thought she was wonderful.
I am a lighting person and was thrilled with the rapid-fire switching between black & white and color.
This is a fun show and a fun staging. I think it will do very well on tour."
Re Angelica Hale, I honestly forgot about her when I wrote my thoughts. I agree that she was terrific in a silly role. She has presence with a capital P and sings very well. I expect that we will be seeing her in the future.
MemorableUserName said: "Guess I'm in the minority who thought the male lead was great. He and Jasmine were the main/only things keeping the show afloat for me, and his songs are the ones I've been listening to. "Why Look Around the Corner?" is terrific."
I also felt Ainsley Melham was fantastic and incredibly charming. I’d suggest any perceived lack of charisma is possibly the fault of the weak writing for his role/the book, but respect everyone’s thoughts on his performance.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
Jarethan said: "CJRochester said: "I saw this last night and very much enjoyed it. The house looked to be full, and everyone near me in the front mezz was having a great time. I pretty much agree with Jarethan's review above. The book is the weakest part of the show, and the leading man has very little charisma. Still, Jasmine's performance makes it worth seeing. I loved all the big, splashy dance numbers.
I don't think much has been said about Angelica Hale as the young Trisha. Normally I hateprecocious kids in musicals, but I thought she was wonderful.
I am a lighting person and was thrilled with the rapid-fire switching between black & white and color.
This is a fun show and a fun staging. I think it will do very well on tour."
Re Angelica Hale, I honestly forgot about her when I wrote my thoughts. I agree that she was terrific in a silly role. She has presence with a capital P and sings very well. I expect that we will be seeing her in the future."
She has precocious with a capital P 😂
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
MemorableUserName said: "Guess I'm in the minority who thought the male lead was great. He and Jasmine were the main/only things keeping the show afloat for me, and his songs are the ones I've been listening to. "Why Look Around the Corner?" is terrific."
The younger male lead was terrific. And Bergen IMO
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