Caught this today since I bought a ticket when this was supposed to be closing night, and while they extended, I think a lot of people did the same thing as the energy was fantastic. It's fun to see the audience react in different ways at different moments and how the cast feeds off that energy. Both Magical Mister Mistoffelees and Memory got standing ovations (in addition to the obligatory standing ovation for Andre de Shields's entrance).
Primo was on for Macavity (as mentioned in a previous post), with Bryce Farris as Tumblebrutus, and Shelby Griswold was also on for Victoria. I didn't so much mind Primo in his first appearance, as I think he took a different approach to the character than Antwayn Hopper did (leaning a little more pert/cheeky), but it seemed like during his number he was trying to replicate what Antwayn did and he just didn't have the same stature or type presence for it, and I don't know that he fully pulled off the guilt/emotional conflict after Deuteronomy is taken away.
Baby as Victoria was one of my favorite performers to watch when I saw the show before, but I thought it was really interesting to see. Shelby Griswold play her, as she has a completely different body type and mannerisms. The opening solo after Jellicle Songs was particularly fun, and Munkustrap wished her happy trails during curtain call (along with Shereen Pimentel) so I assume it's also her last day in the company.
I know it's unlikely but I wish this show could somehow just exist in perpetuity in this space. I'm going to be so sad when it closes.
