Beautiful and Damned

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 4:22pm

I was excited to get to see the very first performance of this brand new musical in London on Wednesday night about the passions and torments of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. A few things I'd tweak here and there, but I thought overall it was a full-bodied, well-acted show with a strong story, great music and terrific dancing. The cast got a brief standing ovation at the end, which in my limited experience with London theater, relative to Broadway, seemed to be fairly meaningful. (And I think they were quite pleased and relieved to be received so well on the first night of previews.) I thought both the leads were terrific and I especially liked the understated way of Michael Praed as F. Scott. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone else who's seen the show. I hope it succeeds and eventually makes its way to Broadway.

[JakeB]

Posted: 5/1/04 at 3:35am

Glad you liked it - there seemed to a be a lot of negativity towards it on another board. And yes, standing ovations are very rare in London. I may think again about going.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 5/3/04 at 9:51am

Oh, I think you should. I'd sure be interested to hear what you think. Anyone else see it yet?

[George67]

Posted: 5/3/04 at 11:06pm

technically its not brand new...it was done first in Guildford last summer. just an fyi

[mominator]

Posted: 5/4/04 at 7:03am

ooooh! I hope this one does make it across the pond! I have always loved F. Scott and Zelda. maybe a limited in a small B-way house, or an off b-way run? I hope so.
barbara