Just came back from the Saturday matinee. Amazingly cast, increcibly performed, beautifully unique. Hmmmm . . . . did I like it?
No.
I LOVED it!!!!!
Drowsy is able to take the style of 20s musicals and give it a little 21st Century twist. Is it for everyone? Probably not. But it seemed to be for everyone at today's matinee. I have a feeling several shows are cursing the fact it was able to make it into the '06 season. It's definitely going to change several of the races this year.
Sutton -- LOVE her in this piece. From the time she steps on the stage you KNOW you're in the presence of a star. Everything is effortless. I'm shocked to see someone feel so at ease given everything she has to accomplish during the show. Will she win another Tony? Doubt it -- there's too much strong competition and it's too much of an ensemble piece. She might do better in the supporting category, but she probably won't be nominated there. Anyone who questions her "triple-threat" status should see her in this show.
Troy is a DOLL. Beautiful voice, beautiful . . . everything. So funny in a role that could be boring.
Beth Leavel -- scream! Kick a$$ voice, comedic genius.
Bob Martin -- as a gay man who is a theatre lover, can I relate? He's out there in this role, but restrained enough to keep from being obnoxious.
I could go through the entire cast, but let me just say I can't imagine anyone else in these roles.
The sets are very inventive -- it's great how they developed the apartment set and gradually break it down during the show. But it always comes back to his apartment -- very creative.
The choreography seems to key into the strengths of each performer. It's scaled well to the size of the set and doesn't try to be more than it should be.
The songs feel like they could have come from a 20's musical, but have that little hook and double-entendre that give it a nice twist.
I LOVED this little show!!!!
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Updated On: 4/8/06 at 05:53 PM
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