OLD FRIENDS Reviews - Page 5

[UWS10023]

Posted: 5/23/25 at 12:43am

I felt the song selections could have been tied together more effectively. As it was, I felt distanced from the material. The set design reminded me of a cruise ship which marginalized the proceedings. When the entire ensemble was on the stage the actors clashed with the design, made even more dizzying by the reflective floor. Some of the choreography looked like dance moves from a swing choir convention. 
 

That being said I thought Lea was thrilling vocally (especially Loving You) and Bernadette had her moments. The performers for the most part had strong vocals but some of the interpretations were mystifying, overwrought or thin. The two stars definitely elevated the proceedings. Without them the evening would have been fairly unmemorable. I will say that I thought the ending was very affective for the personal concept gelled perfectly with the musical numbers. I became invested and wished I could have felt that way earlier in the production.

 

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/23/25 at 9:05am

Perhaps someone is leaving / can’t do the extension?