Someone in a Tree2 said: "^ Agreed. I was a huge fan of much of the original Broadway production. The first 20 minutes of that show and the Africa sequence in particular were as thrilling as anything I've seen on Broadway in this century. Sorry to hear we'll have to sit through the drudgery of most of Act II without that opening burst of glory.
I think with little less dancing than the original production. Not sure how exciting the scene would be anyway. But I have faith that John Doyle has figured something out. And the fact this is being approached as more of a play with music. It might make more since that it's this way. I'm excited to see how it all fits no matter what.
That said, the preview clips from the Menier production look terrific. Can't wait.
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