#1
Posted: 11/14/09 at 10:08pm
Of the many, many times I've visited this production, this afternoon's performance was one of the strongest I've ever seen.
Ripley's voice has never sounded stronger than it was today. She sounds like she's had a month off, which is odd, given she hasn't been out of the show in two months. No raspiness, nothing pitchy. She sounded crystal clear and very strong. Her acting remains outstanding.
Meghann Fahy was on for Natalie, and this was the second time I've seen her. The first was her first time on in the role. I thought she was excellent, then, but today...wow. She was spectacular. She makes some very different choices than Jen, and brings an innocence and purity to the character that Jen doesn't have. She's also got a gorgeous voice. I never thought I'd say this, but I think she's better than Damiano (whom I also love).
Bobby, Aaron, and Adam were all great, as usual.
Michael Berry was on for the doctors. He was very good, but not excellent (and not nearly as good as Louis). I've seen him in both his tracks, and actually prefer him as Dan (a role I think he's excellent at). His rock star personal is kind of awkward, but he does have some really funny little bits.
Michael Grief was there taking notes.
Just a great performance this afternoon. One of my favorites. Everyone was on top of their game. Show was completely sold out, including standing room. One woman bought a standing room ticket and then complained about having to stand. I don't know what she thought she was going to have to do.
Ripley's voice has never sounded stronger than it was today. She sounds like she's had a month off, which is odd, given she hasn't been out of the show in two months. No raspiness, nothing pitchy. She sounded crystal clear and very strong. Her acting remains outstanding.
Meghann Fahy was on for Natalie, and this was the second time I've seen her. The first was her first time on in the role. I thought she was excellent, then, but today...wow. She was spectacular. She makes some very different choices than Jen, and brings an innocence and purity to the character that Jen doesn't have. She's also got a gorgeous voice. I never thought I'd say this, but I think she's better than Damiano (whom I also love).
Bobby, Aaron, and Adam were all great, as usual.
Michael Berry was on for the doctors. He was very good, but not excellent (and not nearly as good as Louis). I've seen him in both his tracks, and actually prefer him as Dan (a role I think he's excellent at). His rock star personal is kind of awkward, but he does have some really funny little bits.
Michael Grief was there taking notes.
Just a great performance this afternoon. One of my favorites. Everyone was on top of their game. Show was completely sold out, including standing room. One woman bought a standing room ticket and then complained about having to stand. I don't know what she thought she was going to have to do.
