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Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:20pm
Got tickets off TKTS....Norbert was out, I wasn't really surprised. The show is in tip-top shape. It's better than ever. The audience was wild, even though the tourist crowd didn't get many of the understated jokes. Muriel of Omaha got only a mild chuckle.
Jonathan Pryce was good, not great. His style, a mix of Harold Hill and Henry Higgins speak-singing was alright, nothing special or outstanding. He seemed to have a hard time following the music, it was either going too fast or too slow for him. However, he made up for it in his physical comedy. He's doing things that I couldn't even imagine John Lithgow doing. It seems that while Lithgow let the show be about Freddy Benson, Pryce is playing it all for Lawrence Jamison.
Jason Gillman as Freddy (the first understudy I've seen in any show in about 2 years) was possibly better than Norbert. They sound exactly alike, which is a plus. He was excellent in the role. I don't know why they won't give it to him after Norb leaves.
While Rachel York doesn't have the same vocal power as Sherie Rene Scott, she made the role her own and was excellent.
Lucie Arnaz makes the most of Muriel of Omaha. She's a great singer and dancer, and has perfect chemistry with Greg Jbara, who, like always, is on top of his game.
It truly was an excellent diversion and really cheered me up today.
Jonathan Pryce was good, not great. His style, a mix of Harold Hill and Henry Higgins speak-singing was alright, nothing special or outstanding. He seemed to have a hard time following the music, it was either going too fast or too slow for him. However, he made up for it in his physical comedy. He's doing things that I couldn't even imagine John Lithgow doing. It seems that while Lithgow let the show be about Freddy Benson, Pryce is playing it all for Lawrence Jamison.
Jason Gillman as Freddy (the first understudy I've seen in any show in about 2 years) was possibly better than Norbert. They sound exactly alike, which is a plus. He was excellent in the role. I don't know why they won't give it to him after Norb leaves.
While Rachel York doesn't have the same vocal power as Sherie Rene Scott, she made the role her own and was excellent.
Lucie Arnaz makes the most of Muriel of Omaha. She's a great singer and dancer, and has perfect chemistry with Greg Jbara, who, like always, is on top of his game.
It truly was an excellent diversion and really cheered me up today.
(Of course I love Sherie and am excited for her to come back, but everyone has their own great contributions) 
