Which was your favorite Encores production of 2013?

[macnyc]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:11pm

I'm a newcomer to the New York theater scene, and I'm sure others are more knowledgeable and discerning. But I really enjoyed all three Encores productions this year, and I'm in awe of the hard work and talent up on that stage. My personal favorite, maybe surprisingly, was Superman. I know it's supposed to be the lightest in terms of content—enjoyable fluff, maybe. But I loved the score, and I think the show received a wonderful Encores production in terms of staging, performances, and choreography. Do you have a favorite of the three? Also, Cotton Club Parade was a "special" production, and I loved that one too!










Updated On: 5/13/13 at 12:11 PM

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:24pm

I only saw SUPERMAN...so it would really be unfair of me to pick it against FIORELLO! and ON YOUR TOES.

But I will say that SUPERMAN was very entertaining and well done and I've heard very positive feedback about FIORELLO! and ON YOUR TOES.

[newintown]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:25pm

Definitely Superman - it was easily the best cast production of the season, and the Eddie Sauter orchestrations were thrilling and let the orchestra really show off.

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:28pm

There was no contest: it was Superman by a mile. One of the best Encores presentations I've ever seen (of about 20).

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:35pm

I agree that the best was also Superman, but I enjoyed them all!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:42pm

Superman was easily my LEAST favorite. I found it very sloppy. Fiorello was definitely my favorite this season (though I thought all 3 paled in comparison to last year's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the previous year's Where's Charley? and Bells Are Ringing.

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 12:46pm

I absolutely love Encores! And I've been lucky enough to see every production over the past six years. Superman was easily my favorite this year. Last season was pretty spectacular.

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 1:10pm

Have the selections for next year been confirmed? The rumors I've heard have been Irma La Douce, Little Me and The Most Happy Fella.

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 1:16pm

I also only saw Superman but I loved it!

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 5/13/13 at 1:58pm

Whizzer, I really hope they're doing Most Happy Fella! Love to see Very Warm for May too.