There's not much to get about the rose. If it references anything, I'd say it was the Ziegfeld number where the chorus girls are wearing floral headdresses, but I think it's just supposed to be a silly but chic hat in the shape of a flower. Comical, because Fanny is a comic.
Ever since it was released, I've loved the new artwork, and I think the black and white photo with the pops of color is cool, elegant, and modern, even if it looks photoshopped.
As far as the audience behavior is concerned, it was like a Lea concert on the night before her COVID absences started. As soon as she sang, "Hey, Mr. Arnstein, here I am," the orchestra audience members were on their feet, and they remained standing until the end of act one. Normally, I would have been annoyed, but I have to admit that the wild energy was fun and infectious. I'm going again on a Wednesday matinee in November, when I'm guessing it won't be quite as nuts.
Updated On: 10/2/22 at 12:20 PM