MM is my guilty pleasure...have seen it many times over the years, and no one (even Carolee Carmello, who I loved) has even come close to Louise Pitre in my mind. That said.. I saw Beth Leavel last week because I had heard good things about her Donna, and was absolutely blown away! She definitely made her character funnier than any other actress I'd seen in the role, and I liked it. Also, her vocals were amazing! I had seen her as the witch in "Into The Woods" about a year ago in Pittsburgh, and really liked her in that but somehow didn't think she'd be a good fit for MM - but I was proven wrong. She was wonderful! And she seemed to be having LOADS of fun, too, which is always nice to see.
I agree that MM is a show that really, really depends on the performers and the enrgy level. So right now, especially with John Dossett as Sam (what a wonderful, sensitive performer he is), I would totally recommend the show.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
