#1
Posted: 3/13/09 at 3:56pm
Okay, I am going to keep this review brief because I am at work and do not have my Playbill with me.
About a month ago, I scored a front row center seat to this production. Although it is a thrill to be close to the stage (I thought one of the dancers was going to kick me in the face by accident with her heel), I'd recommend sitting a bit further back in order to enjoy the sets and scenery more.
My primary reason for seeing this show is because I am a huge Gilmore Girls/Lauren Graham fan. I don't know if it was her or the fact that I religiously watch Gilmore Girls, but sometimes I felt like I was watching Lorelai as Miss Adelaide. Perhaps it is because at times Lorelai and Miss Adelaide are quirky/interesting characters. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed her performance (I am a bit biased).
No complaints about the rest of the cast. It was my first time ever seeing the show, so I don't really have anything to compare it against. Kate Jennings Grant has a lovely voice. Mary Testa shines in the 30-second bit she has during "Sit Down, Your Rockin' the Boat" (which was one of my favorite songs of the show).
My one issue, because the stage was high, was the guys standing in front of the stage for the Hot Box Club scenes partially blocked my view of what was actually going on. It wasn't too bad at all, but I would recommend, as I mentioned about, to sit a bit further back (maybe fifth to eighth row orchestra, at least).
I stage-doored after the show. Kate Jennings Grant, Oliver Platt and Lauren Graham came out (I had to leave after Lauren came out). Everyone was friendly and signed autographs. Kate took some pictures, but Lauren was unable too because she had to get back inside to prepare for that night's show.
About a month ago, I scored a front row center seat to this production. Although it is a thrill to be close to the stage (I thought one of the dancers was going to kick me in the face by accident with her heel), I'd recommend sitting a bit further back in order to enjoy the sets and scenery more.
My primary reason for seeing this show is because I am a huge Gilmore Girls/Lauren Graham fan. I don't know if it was her or the fact that I religiously watch Gilmore Girls, but sometimes I felt like I was watching Lorelai as Miss Adelaide. Perhaps it is because at times Lorelai and Miss Adelaide are quirky/interesting characters. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed her performance (I am a bit biased).
No complaints about the rest of the cast. It was my first time ever seeing the show, so I don't really have anything to compare it against. Kate Jennings Grant has a lovely voice. Mary Testa shines in the 30-second bit she has during "Sit Down, Your Rockin' the Boat" (which was one of my favorite songs of the show).
My one issue, because the stage was high, was the guys standing in front of the stage for the Hot Box Club scenes partially blocked my view of what was actually going on. It wasn't too bad at all, but I would recommend, as I mentioned about, to sit a bit further back (maybe fifth to eighth row orchestra, at least).
I stage-doored after the show. Kate Jennings Grant, Oliver Platt and Lauren Graham came out (I had to leave after Lauren came out). Everyone was friendly and signed autographs. Kate took some pictures, but Lauren was unable too because she had to get back inside to prepare for that night's show.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
Updated On: 3/13/09 at 03:56 PM
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