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Posted: 11/16/06 at 12:05am
Just got back from "The Prodcuers" tour here in Philadelphia. Now this is not one of my all time favorite shows. There was so much hype and when I saw it it was so/so. There are many highs, and many lows in this touring production. I will first start off with the lows...many of which the cast cannot control.
- The Merriam stage seemed very small for this show. There are many sets andit just seemed at times that it could not hold it all.
- The stage at times also was very high school/ college level. At times you would see Bialystock's office in the wings. Not just a little but but a good protion of the wall. The sets also seemed very slow getting off stage. At times I would pray that it would be gone for the next scene. Also, after the audition scene one of the tables was left on stage and in came the theater and it was still there.
- The sets, although look like the originals, are cheap knock-offs. They have fake painted curtians etc. I know it is a tour, but you could do better for a show of this standard. There also was no white offic..one of my favorite parts.
- The ensemble had some issues at times, where props would not work, or hats would fall off (Springtime) and Bial's mic fell off a few times.
The Good....
Austin Owen (Leo Bloom)- He was truly wonderful. The man can sing, act, and dance He is a cutie and really reminded me of Matthew Broderick...but not in a copying way.
Jason Simon (Max Bialystock)- Overall a very strong Max. He added some things to the part, but at others was just a copy of Nathan. Overall though, very well cast for the role.
ELIZABETH PAWLOWSKI (Ulla)- WOW! The girl was phenomenal. She had a powerhouse voice, and was so great. She was also so gorgeous.
OHN WEST (Carmen Ghia)- He was great. At times, a tad annoying but overall gave a solid performance.
BRAD NACHT (Roger DeBris)- He was wonderful. Gave a great performance and reminded me a lot of Gary Beach, but made the role his own. Was truly very very well in this role.
JESSE COLEMAN (Franz Liebkind)- Hysterical. Two ladies near me wered ying with the birds. veyr good job and was wonderful.
The Ensemble overall was extremly strong and gave an outsanding performance. It seemed cut down from NYC, but I may be wrong. They were very good and had magnificant voices...(even though it seemed at times that they had a back tarck).
The show overall was very well done, and I really enjoyed the night at the theater.
- The Merriam stage seemed very small for this show. There are many sets andit just seemed at times that it could not hold it all.
- The stage at times also was very high school/ college level. At times you would see Bialystock's office in the wings. Not just a little but but a good protion of the wall. The sets also seemed very slow getting off stage. At times I would pray that it would be gone for the next scene. Also, after the audition scene one of the tables was left on stage and in came the theater and it was still there.
- The sets, although look like the originals, are cheap knock-offs. They have fake painted curtians etc. I know it is a tour, but you could do better for a show of this standard. There also was no white offic..one of my favorite parts.
- The ensemble had some issues at times, where props would not work, or hats would fall off (Springtime) and Bial's mic fell off a few times.
The Good....
Austin Owen (Leo Bloom)- He was truly wonderful. The man can sing, act, and dance He is a cutie and really reminded me of Matthew Broderick...but not in a copying way.
Jason Simon (Max Bialystock)- Overall a very strong Max. He added some things to the part, but at others was just a copy of Nathan. Overall though, very well cast for the role.
ELIZABETH PAWLOWSKI (Ulla)- WOW! The girl was phenomenal. She had a powerhouse voice, and was so great. She was also so gorgeous.
OHN WEST (Carmen Ghia)- He was great. At times, a tad annoying but overall gave a solid performance.
BRAD NACHT (Roger DeBris)- He was wonderful. Gave a great performance and reminded me a lot of Gary Beach, but made the role his own. Was truly very very well in this role.
JESSE COLEMAN (Franz Liebkind)- Hysterical. Two ladies near me wered ying with the birds. veyr good job and was wonderful.
The Ensemble overall was extremly strong and gave an outsanding performance. It seemed cut down from NYC, but I may be wrong. They were very good and had magnificant voices...(even though it seemed at times that they had a back tarck).
The show overall was very well done, and I really enjoyed the night at the theater.
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I am SOOOO glad to hear it is in good shape 
