Patron of Da Arts. (Updated)
I will be headed to the theater tonight to see this. Frankly, I am more in the mood for, as the theater critics say, “a sidesplitting comedic tour de force,” but this clearly isn’t that.
The good news is that I rarely see a bad show at the Paper Mill Playhouse, and cocktails are sold in the lobby.
UPDATE: The show was excellent. With one simple set and virtually no props other than some chairs and a prop piano, the production money could be spent on a large and talented cast. The music and the vocal performances were great, particularly the ensemble numbers. There were even a few light moments and a laugh or two tucked into this otherwise serious storyline. Best of all, however, was the performance of Rachel York, who played the Mother. She has a beautiful voice that covers an amazing range, and she played hell out of the part.
My only criticism is that the first act was a tad too long (ninety minutes). Some people were hustling to the rest rooms during the intermission.
I recommend seeing it, but be sure to visit the rest room before the curtain goes up.
Jimbo, you will love it, very musical, Cat
Comment by Catfish — June 17, 2005 @ 6:21 pm
You are a lucky man. Tomorrow I go to BAM to see Vanessa F. Redgrave in Hecuba. Birthday present for the wife. I hear it’s loaded with snappy tunes.
Comment by Sluggo — June 17, 2005 @ 10:38 pm
Glad you enjoyed yourself! Sounds like it was a good time.
Comment by Teresa — June 18, 2005 @ 12:05 am
Quite a fetching lass, too.
Comment by Craig — June 18, 2005 @ 10:03 am
Ah, theater for the incontinent. Now that could be a money maker…..just saying is all.
Comment by bitterman — June 19, 2005 @ 1:11 am