SWEET CHARITY Revival — Page 9

So I saw this Tuesday and it was incredible!

I want to echo everything that everyone else said and add:

Additionally I did want to shout out Asmeret Ghebremichael as she was a FIERCE vocalist and performer outshining Padgett the night I saw out (which I thought would be the other way around), she in addition to Foster and Perez were definitely the highlights of the show.

Holy s**t! I can't believe none of us ever mentioned the all-girl band/orchestra. They were simply fantastic and I loved the minimal orchestrations. The score suited it perfectly.



And of note, re-interpreting "Big Spender" by having the ladies walk around the thrust stage and including Charity midway the number brought home what they actually did as work. Having the ladies dance with the patrons of the Fandango Ballroom was a detail never seen in any incarnation of SWEET CHARITY and only lightly seen in Bob Fosse's 1969 film adaptation. Even having them all wear the same ill-fitting sequined outfit and wearing wigs while working (different from their character's regular hair/wig) brought home the sleazy degrading element of their job. The new girl Rosie's arrival scene in Act 2 was never played so realistic - it is generally played with a lighter tone.



I could go on and on about how great this production is.

In regards to Asmeret outshining Emily. I am not surprised because Nickie is a twice Tony nominated role, and Bebe won for it in the Fosse revival. Helene is usually Nickie's sassy African American sidekick, so I was surprised when this revival switched the races, but there's no indication in the script that they shouldn't have been switched.

I've managed to hear some of the music from an *ahem* less than reputable source, and despite the fact that I am a brass lover I get what they seem to be going for with the stripped down arrangements. More of a smooth jazz trio kinda feel, fitting as Coleman was a jazz composer who worked in that setting very often.

Are you in the city? You could just swing by Signature...

Thanks. I'm in Chicago and while I'd LOVE to be in the city, I won't be able to make it until after the show closes.

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was online place I could get the poster.

There is no stage door, so the actors just come out into the lobby and mingle with the audience who waited, staff, and the other show's audience as well. Sutton was so down to earth and genuinely thankful for the compliments, even stopped to chat. She's the real deal.

This production is good, however I'm still not sold on the overall book (and never have been) so it's hard for me to rave about it.

Hi there. I have an extra window card from Signature if you'd like me to mail it to you. I paid $25 for it and I don't mind mailing it. Send me a message if so.

Sutton really does look like Carol Brady! It looks really small and minimalist. I wonder if they would try to up the production factor if this transfers.

Well, I guess I mean it looks a little 'done on a budget' which I'm sure it is. If this were to get a transfer (which would be 5 million bucks at least) I would hope they might make some upgrades. I'm impressed that wig stays on her head when they shake her up side down. It does look straight from Canal Street.

For those who have this seen production, it looks like they're using the Ferris wheel for the Coney Island scene rather than the parachute jump? Are they? If so, that might be the only thing they used from the 2005 revival.

Never been to Signature... Where exactly is the box office located to pick-up the tix?