I was there at the final as well and it was just amazing. I was very emotional throughout the second act and just lost it during "It All Fades Away." Steven's performance is one of the best leading male performances I've seen since Daniel Breaker's turn in Passing Strange. His standing ovation after the song was well-earned; a nice way to say thank you and give a big fvck you to the Tony nominating committee too! I think he really felt the love from the audience today.
Cass Morgan deserves a lot of praise too for doing truly splendid supporting work. It's hard to make a nosy neighbor character like that be so touching and caring as well as funny.
Kelli gave a nice speech after the curtain call. The cast recording is a delight for sure, but nothing sets the spine a-tingle quite like hearing her sing those melody lines live. Every word was phrased perfectly. Even when she's listing off the cities in the opening number it just kills me how she tones each word...This Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, South Bend...brilliance!
I will miss this show so much and it will forever bring wonderful memories to mind whenever I hear the recording. Thanks to all involved for putting on such a special, special show.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!