I saw this last night and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I saw LaChiusa version for the first time in London earlier this year and enjoyed it. I also saw the Lippa version at Encores and was quite disapointed due to the hacked up nature of the show.
That being said I feel like I'm one of two people who happen to like both versions! I'm not hear to fight about which one is better, just report that I think this production is surprisingly strong. I like a lot of Lippa's score, and I have to saw that this immersive production has assembled an excellent (if very) young cast with a lot of raw talent. It is sung exceptionally well.
As for immersive, there is a bar, and the actors may address, you, but this is not anything like Sleep No More or Kpop. If anyone saw Hello Again at the loft in Soho this is similar. It's a nice space that works well for the show.
The biggest issue with the show is that sightlines can be troubling as everyone is on the same level and I don't think the seating is laid out as well as it should be.
I had the three drink ticket (Yes there is one) which I'd say you can skip. The cocktails are premixed and not amazing, but does help the atmosphere.
Queenie was excellent and so was Burr. Both had fantastic voices. I thought the lighting created some beautiful tableau's in the space. The loft style staging did create a party style atmosphere and I did feel like an observer into the party which was fun.
It's not the easiest part of Brooklyn to get out to, but goldstar has tickets starting at $7 and I think this is the type of theater that NY needs more of. I hope people see it.
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