I had a lot of fun at Judas and Me tonight! The score was so tuneful, and I was humming the final number all the way to the subway.
Leslie Kritzer is such an amazing talent. Not enough can be said about this true comedic gem. She lands every laugh and her voice sure packs a wallop. The note she hit at the end of act one was incredible.
Jennifer Laura Thompson is hilarious as Mary. Also in perfect voice. Her part was a little underwritten in act two, but was always welcome when on stage.
Ann Harada is riot. She is in a crazy red wig, and her facial expressions were too much. Nikki Snelson has an extended dance break that she executed with flair.
Nick Blaemire and Doug Kreeger were good as Judas and Jesus respectively. I felt like these characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, but the show really centered around the women in their lives.
Saving the best for last, I found Barbara Walsh to be wonderful. I truly believe she is one of the more underrated actresses in New York. She gives such an honest, grounded performance.
This was such a wonderful to start the festival for me. Judas and Me is the perfect type of show for nymf. It's genuinely funny, a little campy and has catchy tunes. (That's not to say you can't have a serious show at nymf, but often those come off as dull and pretentious.)
I'm seeing 18 more nymf shows and this gave me the courage to go to the rest! Congrats to all involved.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
