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This show is pure joy, I agree! But I wouldn't put this fun vibrant, engaging and entertaining show in the same sentence as MHE. That show was never ending!

Sutton Ross said: "starlightlocamotion said: "After having seen the show last night … I can firmly say that I predict this knocks DBH out of the Best Musical noms. It is just utterly jubilant & so timely. I was so incredibly won over by this show, having known nothing going in.

The book is hilarious & crystal clear. The music is infectious. The cast is stellar all around.

This one really came out of left field for me. I cannot recommend it enough.

Just pure joy."

I agree with everything you've said. I caught this last night and the chemistry, the incredible story, the gorgeous sets (What's good Floyd Collins??), the lighting, and the lovely music? It just all worked and felt so good to be in a theater where no one is miserable, bored, sleeping, or on their phone which I've ran into a lot lately with new shows. The audience was present and here for this.

Brava to this brilliant cast! Oh, the their merch is the best of the season."

Sounds like America’s Sweetheart is a producer on this thing. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I saw this at today's matinee and was pleasantly surprised.

The Good: The performances were quite solid all around, with Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado shining in particular. The subject matter is timely without feeling exploitative or opportunistic. There are a couple of excellent songs (Fly Away is a standout). The sets, lighting, and costumes were all quite good. The title song (while it thematically kinda came out of nowhere) got a HUGE response from the crowd.

The Just OK: The book is cohesive (way more cohesive than some other recently opened shows) if a little expected. The score is solid and upbeat but could use another standout song or two. The Act Two pacing gets a little bumpy.

The Bad: Honestly, nothing was bad. I wish we had another scene for us to see the relationship between Ana and Henry develop a bit more, but the book is already doing quite a bit. Also maybe tweak the dialogue to clear up the amount of time that the show takes place in.

This is a good show with a lot of heart, a timely, uplifting message, and some excellent performances. The sum is definitely greater than the whole of its parts. And I imagine it's only going to get tighter and stronger during previews.

Funny moment today when two of the performers had to restart a scene because of a missing set piece. "Sorry, we need to hold because my bed is missing."

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Hearing these enthusiastic reports is giving me LIFE. Really fancied this after hearing the tracks available on Spotify and having them on repeat, and am now fully excited to see it in a couple of weeks.

Broadway cast album is due in June via Ghostlight Records, produced by frequent Huerta collaborator Julio Reyes Copello.

I'll start a new cast album thread when it has an exact release date. (It will most likely be June 6, the Friday before the Tonys.)

Updated On: 4/8/25 at 11:38 AM

THDavis said: "HOLY SMOKES!! I just walked out of seeing this show TWICE today - my husband and I had tickets to the matinee and I immediately purchased tickets for the evening performance at intermission.


There are a lot of wonderful things to say about this show. There isn’t a weak link in the cast - Justina Machado impressed me with her Broadway prowess (I’ve only seen her on television) and Tatianna Cordoba charmingly wins over the audience from the moment she steps into the spotlight. But I could leave detailed praise about each performer on that stage - the way they worked together as an ensemble to tell this story was inspiring.


The story isrelevant in itsobvious parallel to current events, anduses the opportunity to invite the audience in to hear stories and consider perspectives that our conflicted nation has been desperateto hear. With that said, it also wouldn’tintimidate any rational person by coming across as pointed orpreachy. It’s mostly a story of resilience, considering the hardships of others and holding space for them, and feeling comfortable in your body for exactly who you are and what you stand for.


The audience was firing on all cylinders for both performances - something that surprised me for a Sunday. Both performances were met with standing ovations at curtain call prior to the curtain rising. The evening performance received a standing ovation after the title number - met with audience members pumping their fists and the cast holding back tears.


Also, the sheer GOOFY, fun feeling this show gives you while you’re laughing. It’s just so darn heartfelt and simply CUTE at times. The audience was very diverse and it felt like a community at both performances - not many shows can break down those barriers.






Hey have you soon BOOP? Now that's a really cute and fun show!

Adding my voice to the chorus of praise for this show in early previews - if this is the shape it's in after a week, I cannot even imagine how the JEJ will remain standing once this show opens. The roar of the crowd was twice what I've heard at completely sold out shows. The reception for the title number potentially even dwarfed some of the loudest audience responses from Sunset.

There is obviously the inclusion of undocumented immigration as a hot-button issue, but it's neither forced nor shoehorned in. The book is very funny without being ham-fisted, and the character development is FATHOMS deeper than the movie. It's a different, deeper, more soulful story. I was not expecting to be walking out with tears in my eyes, but I was not the only one.

Calling it now that this is a sleeper hit and will have a decently healthy run. Also worth noting that Joy Huerta is a MASSIVE, MASSIVE star in Mexico and the audience was packed with families who looked exactly like what was on stage.

An absolutely rapturous celebration of everything worth fighting for. Go see it immediately.

(...and this is coming from a former NAMCO/Weissler employee who actively roots for them to fail.)

Updated On: 4/10/25 at 12:09 PM

None, sightlines are (shockingly - for this season) excellent across the board.

pacificnorthwest said: "I'm loving all this joy. RWHC wasn't even on my list for a 4-day, 6-show-trip next month, but it certainly is now.

I'm close to pulling the trigger on a right mezz aisle seat — one row above where itwould cost me an additional$89. But before I do, any particular seating suggestions?

Thanks!"

Still working on my own review, but I sat side mezz on the aisle. It was a perfect view. If you use the CURVES promo code it's only $79 (vs the regular listed price of $125.50). If you buy at the box office (which may not be an option if you're not local) it's only $64. (But I agree with the above; sightlines for this show should be great all around.)

Oh and let’s give it up for the real star:

Saw this Wed. night and haven't left a theater feeling that impressed, pleased and/or effusive about a new musical in a really long time. Sat dead center in the mezzanine and the energy in the audience was palpable; from the chatter, it seemed like quite a few people's first Broadway show. Seemed like the crowd also loved it -- not as many door rushers as I've recently seen.

And to echo all the other praise: absolutely loved the set, the costuming and the show as a whole. Also, was my first time in the mezzanine since they added the annex, and wow, what a pleasant experience! Plenty of bathroom and lobby space and overall a less-hectic environment.