Good lord! This show is so ridiculous.
Yes Idina Menzel gets suspended in a tree; but the real work is being done by the audience who has to suspend belief for two hours. The plot is predicated upon some highly intelligent scientists just letting some crazy woman undergoing an emotional breakdown join them on their highly dangerous research work, despite the chance that it could jeopardize their careers should anything happen. And then of course the worst does happen, which gives Menzel the opportunity to sing an overblown ballad. But since this a show, there are no repercussions, & everyone learns a heartwarming life lesson. It's just so ridiculous and cheesey.
Everyone who hated If/Then will hate this just as much.
But people who just want to see Menzel going all out & just giving it, and who can turn off the logical side of their brain, will have a ball.
Anyone who wants something to think about will probably hate this.
If it goes to Broadway hopefully they've kept the production cheap enough that they can make money with a limited run.
I thought the music was very folksy, maybe Country Westerny? even while using some electronic music.
The set will work just fine in a Broadway house. Maybe because the seating here is stadium style, it reminded me almost of an Imax screen. It works well. This is how you use projections, much better than the lazy use of them for The Wiz.
I had to stifle so many laughs at moments that were supposed to be serious tonight. And I'm going back tomorrow night.
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Updated On: 3/6/24 at 12:59 AM
