The Addams Family- Tampa Review

I saw The Addams Family national tour at the Straz Center last Friday night. I never saw the show in New York, however my dad and sister did. They enjoyed it, but said it was nothing special. So I went into the show not expecting too much, and came away LOVING IT!

The cast really made the show for me. Sara Gettelfinger was a stand out as Morticia, having incredible vocal chops, comedic timing, and dancing. Same goes for Douglas Sills as Gomez. Other standouts include Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday, Crista Moore as Alice, and Tim Corbeil as Lurch. I thought the ensemble was amazing as well, particularly the Female Ancestors - "Secrets" (one of the new songs added) was a definite highlight. Other favorite songs were "When You're An Addams", "One Normal Night", "Full Disclosure", and "Just Around the Corner". The whole cast brought an incredible energy to the evening.

For a show that was as panned as The Addams Family, I found the book and score to be incredibly clever. It moved at a fast pace, and I did not once find myself zoning out. I also love how that got to the story about Wednesday being in love right away.

I definitely recommend seeing the tour. Like I said, I can't comment on the changes between this production and Broadway, but the production on the road definitely pleasantly surprised me!

The actors playing Gomez and Morticia MADE the show for me. They were both SO good in the roles.

ACT ONE:
Overture- Orchestra
When You're An Addams- Company
Trapped- Gomez
Pulled- Wednesday, Pugsley
One Normal Night- Company
But Love- Fester, Ancestors
Secrets- Morticia, Alice, Female Ancestors
What If- Pugsley
Full Disclosure- Company
Waiting- Alice
Full Disclosure, Part Two- Company

ACT TWO:
Entr'acte- Orchestra
Just Around the Corner- Morticia, Ancestors
The Moon And Me- Uncle Fester, Female Ancestors
Happy/Sad- Gomez
Crazier Than You- Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice
Not Today- Gomez
Let's Live Before We Die- Gomez, Morticia
Tango de Amor- Moriticia, Gomez, Company
Move Toward the Darkness- Company

Well they did cut the squid love song...

I agree, "The Moon and Me" was pretty cheesey, but but Blake Hammond made it work. I really wish I had seen the show in New York so I could judge the changes made. After the show I told my sister "Secrets" was one of my favorite songs, not realizing that it was new for the tour. I'm interested to hear what people who have seen both versions would think.

When I saw it (way back in it's Chicago try out) "the Moon and Me" was absolutely the hit of the show. You don't cut the one song everyone goes nuts for even if it's peripheral to the plot.

It was a shame Lurch and Grandmama did not have more to do song wise. Would love to see how this version compares to the original.

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You guys make the show sound so interesting. I hope it comes to Tennessee so I can see it!