I finally saw the show on Tuesday, having only listened to the cd, which I love.
I was very happy for these talented kids, and hope they have mucho success, but did find some problems with them being in such a large house. I am hoping that previews will get them over the "crap, we're on broadway" vibe I was getting, mostly from Jeffy. He seemed somewhat overwhelmed and had a deer in headlights, and therefore not in the moment, look about him, especially during the numbers.
I think the sound was off, too quiet most of the time, but I'm sure they are tweaking that at this point.
The [tos]ers in the audience were annoying. I missed the beginning of every answering machine message due to the screaming...wtf? Screaming because Patti made a message? I dont get it...and neither did anyone around me. Enjoy the show, but dont ruin it for the rest of us. It's as bad as talking or opening candy. I understand the enthusiasm for these guys, but it's not a Yankee game.
I LOVE that it's 90 minutes with no intermission. I love getting out of the theater at 10 instead of 11...some people may feel it's too slight for the price, however...an off-broadway run would've lasted years...I hope their running costs keep them around for a long time, however.
All that said, I do think it's terrific on the whole and standouts were Hunter and Susan's acting, total commitment and comfort with the piece and great comic timing. You can tell that they are playing with their line readings, living them in the moment, Heidi is getting there, and Jeff is just getting his lines out with the staging (sorry Jeff! Just relax!)
Heidi's voice is wildly wonderful and "Way Back to Then" was better than on the recording (though I prefer the Aerosmith ending to "Secondary Characters"
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GREAT reaction moment there! Brava Heidi!)
I didnt love all of the music changes, and many seemed unnecessary...nothing too bad, tho.
Great moments at the end, when Susan turns to the others and says, "Let our show be the rice krispy treat" , and the final lines where Jeff had his best moment as his voice cracks, and Heidi is clearly holding back proud tears.
GOOD LUCK [tos]! I'll revisit after you open! I know you can do it! You're cramazing!
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