I saw this last night after loving it at Encores! earlier this year. Somehow, this has become even more delightful in its move to Broadway! The performances, which were already great at Encores!, have become even stronger and funnier. Daniel Breaker, Anna Gasteyer, Will Chase, and Brooks Ashmanksas are all wonderful replacements. Sutton's comedic chops and timing are even better than they were. She really makes Winnifred her own. Michael Urie remains the true MVP of this production, though. He is an absolute riot.
Lear deBessonet is a master at mining and coaxing humor and shaping genuinely funny performances - she did it with Into the Woods a couple years ago, and she does it again here. The physical production is pretty much the same as Encores! with some slight upgrades (a paint treatment on the deck, an automated track for some set pieces, and some enhanced light cues). All in all, this is just such a FUN night out. It's great for everyone of all ages!
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