Saw the show tonight. I enjoyed it a lot. Can't add much without repeating what has already been said. The hsow puts a smile on your face, makes you bop to the music, makes you love dogs and performers, etc. etc.
The cast is great! Everyone is loving it and gets along (so it seems). [[especially Chico and Chloe, you gotta love them]]
I do disagree with some points made already. I think Laura Belle Bundy is wonderful. I think she does have that "star" potential. She sings, acts and dances the role perfectly. Her comic timing is right on, and she wants to be there. This is only the fourth preview, I'm sure she will only improve.
The DeltaNu sisters are hillarious.
At the end of Act I, without giving anything away, Laura's shoe went flying into the audience. She covered perfectly and proceeded to take off and throw her other show into the wings. It helped build her emotions and worked well. I think tehy should keep that as long as she doesn't injure one audience member per show. I heard this happened in San Fransisco once, so it's good to see she has a back up plan in case. I spoke to Jerry Mitchell during rehearsal, and he assured me they were working on a solution for this problem.
I think the show deserves a Tony nomination for best musical, whether or not it will is a different story. If Wedding Singer did, this show, one million times better, should get one if anything. It also deserves nominations in scenic and lighting design. The score is catchy, but nothing breathtaking. I hope it has a good run, the audience enjoyed it thoroughly. I just hope it doesn't attract 11 year old girls like the entire row behind me.
P.S. Rush today wasn't too bad. The people at the front got there around 7, but I got there at around 9 and people who arrived after still got seats. The seats are worth it! The stage is high, but you do not miss anything except set pieces that descend into the stage.
EDIT to say no understudy has been listed for Serena or Enid
Updated On: 4/7/07 at 12:29 AM
