WOW. What an evening. I’m just now getting back to my hotel. For those who care, a few cast members came out to sign. Sheryl Lee Ralph could not have been sweeter. She signed and talked to everyone out there.
I was not prepared for this to be as full of a production as it was. Every production number was staged with the exception of The Nuttycracker Suite. I never thought I’d get to see Sutton in this role, so to say I’m still processing it is an understatement. Tonight’s audience was also a perfect mix of enthusiastic yet engaged correctly. They cheered, but also knew not to shout over music we all wanted to hear.
Sutton was on fire. You could tell she was having the best time. I was impressed by the amount of physical comedy she was able to work in even with the binder. Full standing ovations when she came out, and following Forget About the Boy & Gimme Gimme. You completely see how everything that happened in her career stemmed from this performance. It’s still star-making.
Yes the Asian plot is problematic, but damn if Harriet Harris didn’t command that stage tonight. Gavin sounded terrific and was having a blast. Marc Kudish was completely off-book and incredible. Sheryl Lee Ralph was everything you wanted her to be. Megan McGinnis was a welcome addition.
It was also delightful to see Kate Baldwin in the chorus of Forget About the Boy.
I was wildly impressed with the entire evening. I’ve also never been in the Minskoff, which is a beautiful theatre. A magical evening!
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
Updated On: 2/13/18 at 12:10 AM
