I thoght everything about the show was great...maybe the stage of the Ruth Eckerd Hall is ideal for the show because it is a big theatre. But it worked for me a 100%.
It was a lot like the Broadway show. They just added some songs from the London production and it worked for the better, i was really not expecting much. It blew me away, my friends who saw a few touring shows with me (Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie) said it was their favorite show so far. I am very pleased.
The actors were great, Deep Katdare was very sweet at the stage door. He said there were many dancers that were on Broadway, but he is just the only "lead" who did it in NYC.
Sachin Bhatt was great as Akaash, his singing was great and he had "star quality" all my friends were in lust with him also.
Sandra Allen, who made her Broadway debut in Sunset Blvd. was great as Rani. Her outfits were ravishing. The "Shakalaka Baby" number was as amazing as it was on Broadway.
Reshma Shetty was great as Priya, her voice was very different from the other Priyas, but she was great...definitly great casting.
"Chaiyya Chaiyaa" was as amazing as ever. "Shakalaka Baby" was wonderful too. "Hero", "How many stars" and "The journey home" were really great. It was amazing. I have to go see it again.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-