#1
Posted: 9/2/08 at 4:43pm
Well this past Saturday night me and my boyfriend trekked ourselves from sunny hot las vegas to cold Seattle to attend Shrek the musical at the 5th ave.
First off I have to say I was actually very very impressed with the show.
The set and costume designs are just phenomanal, talk about a big bright beautiful world. I loved the cartoonishness of everything. From the massive trees to Lord faarguads mirror. It was truly a spectacular looking show.
The costumes were just like the set, big and bright. Favorite was Pinnochio's.
As for the music, I thought it was okay. My favorite songs were Big Bright Beautiful World, I Know it's today, The ballad of Lord Faaquad, and Morning Person. Unfortunatly, I couldn't remember most of them after seeing the show.
Standouts as far as actors - definitly Miss Sutton Foster. She was the only to one to combine tons of emotion and comedy. It's great to see her back in a leading lady role. She walks away with every scene she is in.
John Tartaligna(sp?)- this guy was awesome. Playing a couple characters but mainly Pinnochio he is a talent to be reckoned with. I hope to see him in a leading role in his next show.
Brian D'arcy James - He made a very grounded Shrek, his closing number in act 1 is heartbreaking and yes I did tear up. However, because everyone else around him was so zany and madcap he kind of got lost.
Chester Gregory - I have to agree with pretty much everyone else who saw the show he makes a pretty weak Donkey. He's not really needed in the show. I really hope they either write his character better or he gets better before b'way.
Christopher Seiber - He was fantastic as well. And yes he is on his knees through out the entire show. I asked him about that and he says that his knees don't hurt and he is very padded. However, he did say his back hurts a lot after each performance.
I gotta say though next to Lion King this is the best animated feature to Broadway musical so far. The script is very well written just some tuning up and I think this could be a very awesome show.
Plus, the 5th ave. theater is stunning. The wordwork is amazing. I loved the ceiling with the dragons.
The Merchandise is awesome. I bought the Pinnochio shirt which I will take a pic of. Plus, they sold Gingerbread men.
And yes, there are a lot of references to other b'way shows, which is very funny and the majority of the audience got them.
First off I have to say I was actually very very impressed with the show.
The set and costume designs are just phenomanal, talk about a big bright beautiful world. I loved the cartoonishness of everything. From the massive trees to Lord faarguads mirror. It was truly a spectacular looking show.
The costumes were just like the set, big and bright. Favorite was Pinnochio's.
As for the music, I thought it was okay. My favorite songs were Big Bright Beautiful World, I Know it's today, The ballad of Lord Faaquad, and Morning Person. Unfortunatly, I couldn't remember most of them after seeing the show.
Standouts as far as actors - definitly Miss Sutton Foster. She was the only to one to combine tons of emotion and comedy. It's great to see her back in a leading lady role. She walks away with every scene she is in.
John Tartaligna(sp?)- this guy was awesome. Playing a couple characters but mainly Pinnochio he is a talent to be reckoned with. I hope to see him in a leading role in his next show.
Brian D'arcy James - He made a very grounded Shrek, his closing number in act 1 is heartbreaking and yes I did tear up. However, because everyone else around him was so zany and madcap he kind of got lost.
Chester Gregory - I have to agree with pretty much everyone else who saw the show he makes a pretty weak Donkey. He's not really needed in the show. I really hope they either write his character better or he gets better before b'way.
Christopher Seiber - He was fantastic as well. And yes he is on his knees through out the entire show. I asked him about that and he says that his knees don't hurt and he is very padded. However, he did say his back hurts a lot after each performance.
I gotta say though next to Lion King this is the best animated feature to Broadway musical so far. The script is very well written just some tuning up and I think this could be a very awesome show.
Plus, the 5th ave. theater is stunning. The wordwork is amazing. I loved the ceiling with the dragons.
The Merchandise is awesome. I bought the Pinnochio shirt which I will take a pic of. Plus, they sold Gingerbread men.
And yes, there are a lot of references to other b'way shows, which is very funny and the majority of the audience got them.
