I saw this yesterday afternoon. I love the film and was very excited when the casting was announced. The book was all over the place in terms of quality- some good, some bad. The lyrics had the same problem and musically, it was repetitive. I was expecting more of an edge. I think they should have also cast some roles younger.
I think it has a long way to go, but could have promise if they work with it a lot.
A standout for me was Morgan Weed as Cassandra both in terms of acting and vocals. She has a future. That was clear in Next to Normal and even clearer here. I also liked Mary Faber as Hilary Faye in the stage production's conception of the role. Although I didn't agree with their conception of the character having known many Hilary Fayes in my life, she did well with what she was given, but I'd like to see what they could do with more realistic casting age-wise. Julia Murney did well with a small thankless role (there were apparently a lot of Wicked fans in the audience as she received deafening cheers at the end- more so than any other cast member).
"Why do you care what people might say? Why try to fit into their design?" (Side Show)
Updated On: 5/25/08 at 01:20 PM
