StageManager2 - Yes, it was a musical spoof of The Poseidon Adventure, which could have been lots of fun, but the score was terribly weak. Several people were miscast (they tried genderbending casting and it worked for one role, but not the others). And they used a narrative device of a group of Poseidon Adventure fans meeting at a party and sharing their favorite memories of the film between scenes that was totally unecessary and bogged the show down even further. It had a couple of clever moments, but for the most part, was just uninspired silliness lacking in wit. I will say, however, that the guy who played Noni was absolutely brilliant and gave not only the best performance in the show, but one of the best performances in Chicago that year. He was the only reason I stayed for the second act.
And for the record, I love Mamma Mia. I've seen it three times and will definitely see it again. It's not Sondheim (but then, only Sondheim is Sondheim), but it is energetic, entertaining, and contains a plethora of internationally beloved songs. What's not to like? And though I know it's eveyone's favorite target, Cats is not really that bad. A good production of Cats can be great, but a bad production can indeed be a nightmare.
And I will add Thou Shalt Not and the Broadway production of Jekyll and Hyde to my list.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
