New Jennifer Nettles musical, GIULIA, will premiere in NY this fall — Page 2

I think Orchestra is great for this one. Had two different friends sit in the mezzanine/balcony levels and say they had some trouble seeing everything, but the orchestra seems to be on progressive tiers all the way to the back. I was a few rows from the back in the orchestra and had a straight shot of the whole stage. Emphasis on house right if you want a full view of the stairway as well. 

Juan Ramirez’s review for theatrly is ringing true for me on this one.

I thought this was an amazing concept for a new musical with a lot of ingredients to make something great, though Zimmeran’s direction couldn’t quite mix them all together in the right way.

I couldn’t help but admire Nettles’ ambition with this story & could feel she was creating it from and inspire place and in earnest, but that she needs a strong collaborator to help her shape it into its potential.

 

I hope this show continues to move forward—but they need to take the time to nail the tone down and really make it all work. It most likely needs a new director.

but if Nettles is up for the task of editing this thing and perhaps getting a co-lyricist or book writer to help finesse it, I think there’s something potentially very special here. In spite of its flaws, it’s a show I haven’t stopped thinking about.