#1901
Posted: 3/30/07 at 8:27pm
I saw the show for the first time after being addicted the soundtrack forever. I joined Broadway World today specifically so that I could write my review of this and join in on the conversation after watching this board from afar for so many months. The show last night, was great, with two covers, Dana Steingold and Angelica Lee Aspiras.
Overall, I think the cast was stellar. Having never seen the show live, this was my first encounter with it, but I think this cast will forever remain tops in my head.
Angelica Aspiras was on as Rona. She has a really great voice though seemed a bit younger than what I had envisioned in the role. I was a bit disapointed only because I love Jennifer Simard's work so much after seeing her in Forbidden Broadway. But, Angelica did a really lovely job.
James Kall was a great Panch. Creepy and funny, both. Katie Boren (Marcy) was impressive in her big number and Sarah Stiles (Logainne) was really funny as Logainne. She did a rant about Britney Spears, something about how the curtains didn't match the drapes and blonde celebrities? Do all the companies do the same speech or do they each write them?
Michael Zahler was one of my favorites as Leaf. His cape flew off into the audience at one point! He recovered extremely well and was really enjoyable, funny and touching. His monster was great because it was a cat which tied together so many things.
Dana Steingold was on as Olive and she was fabulous. She was so so tiny and cute and has the most amazing voice. She is also so touching acting wise, you just root for her and love her. This girl is a STAR.
Eric Peterson was also fantastic. He was not what I physically pictured, but proved himself right away.He's also really endearing.
Finally, Alan H. Green is awesome as Mitch. He, and his voice, are huge, better than the original recording
I wanted to meet everyone but was too nervous to go the Stagedoor and bother people. Go see the tour. They are awesome. And if any of them read this, you guys gave me such an amazing gift last night. I am officially obsessed with this show!
Overall, I think the cast was stellar. Having never seen the show live, this was my first encounter with it, but I think this cast will forever remain tops in my head.
Angelica Aspiras was on as Rona. She has a really great voice though seemed a bit younger than what I had envisioned in the role. I was a bit disapointed only because I love Jennifer Simard's work so much after seeing her in Forbidden Broadway. But, Angelica did a really lovely job.
James Kall was a great Panch. Creepy and funny, both. Katie Boren (Marcy) was impressive in her big number and Sarah Stiles (Logainne) was really funny as Logainne. She did a rant about Britney Spears, something about how the curtains didn't match the drapes and blonde celebrities? Do all the companies do the same speech or do they each write them?
Michael Zahler was one of my favorites as Leaf. His cape flew off into the audience at one point! He recovered extremely well and was really enjoyable, funny and touching. His monster was great because it was a cat which tied together so many things.
Dana Steingold was on as Olive and she was fabulous. She was so so tiny and cute and has the most amazing voice. She is also so touching acting wise, you just root for her and love her. This girl is a STAR.
Eric Peterson was also fantastic. He was not what I physically pictured, but proved himself right away.He's also really endearing.
Finally, Alan H. Green is awesome as Mitch. He, and his voice, are huge, better than the original recording
I wanted to meet everyone but was too nervous to go the Stagedoor and bother people. Go see the tour. They are awesome. And if any of them read this, you guys gave me such an amazing gift last night. I am officially obsessed with this show!
I imagine it will get progressly harder for them as the week goes on. 
