#1
Posted: 3/25/06 at 7:46pm
Sweeney has a run for it's money, 'cause this show is absolutely spectacular. It is the definition of 'bare-bones' and it works very well. Scott Elliot has redeemed himself from the trainwreck called Barefoot in the Park.
Cast:
Alan Cumming - Excellent, like usual. He seemed to rush through his dialogue early on in the show, but slowed down towards the end. His accent, however, makes most of his dialogue incomprehensible. And that mohawk....nevermind. He will definately be nominated for a Tony and is the closest to beating M. Cerveris or J.L. Young.
Jim Dale - very good, but still needs work in the vocal department. You can barely hear him over the orchestra.
Ana Gasteyer - By far the highlight of the production. Her acting and singing is a revelation. I knew she had talent, after seeing her for years on SNL, but she is fantastic. She's the strongest singer in the show. The Featured Actress Tony is hers.
Cyndi Lauper - terribly underused. When she steps on stage, you can tell it's her from the second she opens her mouth. Her Brooklyn accent was reminicent of her Mad About You days. Solomon's Song was heartbreaking (and got no applause....odd)
Nellie McKay - her voice is great, but her acting needs work.
Two things I could have done without: the subtitles (although they were used very well in the showstopping Lucy's Aria) and the cast annoucing the scene changes. It wasn't necessary and took a lot away.
Noticed Scott Elliot and Wallace Shawn (whose voice is used as a narration at various points) in the audience, busily taking notes.
Great show!
Any questions, post 'em and I'll answer.
Cast:
Alan Cumming - Excellent, like usual. He seemed to rush through his dialogue early on in the show, but slowed down towards the end. His accent, however, makes most of his dialogue incomprehensible. And that mohawk....nevermind. He will definately be nominated for a Tony and is the closest to beating M. Cerveris or J.L. Young.
Jim Dale - very good, but still needs work in the vocal department. You can barely hear him over the orchestra.
Ana Gasteyer - By far the highlight of the production. Her acting and singing is a revelation. I knew she had talent, after seeing her for years on SNL, but she is fantastic. She's the strongest singer in the show. The Featured Actress Tony is hers.
Cyndi Lauper - terribly underused. When she steps on stage, you can tell it's her from the second she opens her mouth. Her Brooklyn accent was reminicent of her Mad About You days. Solomon's Song was heartbreaking (and got no applause....odd)
Nellie McKay - her voice is great, but her acting needs work.
Two things I could have done without: the subtitles (although they were used very well in the showstopping Lucy's Aria) and the cast annoucing the scene changes. It wasn't necessary and took a lot away.
Noticed Scott Elliot and Wallace Shawn (whose voice is used as a narration at various points) in the audience, busily taking notes.
Great show!
Any questions, post 'em and I'll answer.
Updated On: 3/25/06 at 07:46 PM
