Interesting that those sites are using promo images with Andrew Rannells' face on them. Given that he's on "The New Normal" and is a bit more recognizable now, don't they think that might cause slight confusion?
All the promo artwork I've seen so far just shows the Elder from the mouth or neck down. I like that much better.
I love how Chris Jones pretty much leads his review with Ben Platt and how he's a great addition to the production. However, he didn't really like Syesha which I found very surprising.
A little birdie has me informed that the production could very well be 9 months (so basically what you've stated). All I know for absolute certain is that the cast is well aware that the June date is tentative, but they are unable to speak aloud about how long they'll actually be there (though that doesn't mean that those who know them are keeping the same secrets).
the producers have been very careful not to officially refer to this as a sit-down or open-run production. Each three month e,tension is referred to as an extension ( Wicked and Jersey Boys were simply selling a "new" block of tickets). They don't want another Billy Elliot on their hands. That said, I heard that they expect to get about a year out if it.
It was a show they expected to get a year out of. Not only did it close early, it closed before the booking period end date...more like a Broadway closing than a tour closing.
Platt was in "Pitch Perfect" correct? I only ask because I find it good to know his screen "voice" (I say it with quotes because all know they are often times helped along) is as good as his stage voice.
Got tickets in the lottery last night. I'd say about 2/3 of the people who entered the lottery got tickets, so apparently, it's easier to get on weeknights. Saw the original cast on Broadway opening weekend and the Chicago production is every bit as good.
Platt's take on Elder Cunningham was wildly different than Gad, but quite good. Rather than an obnoxious buffoon, he comes off more as naive and "touched", making the character a bit more sympathetic. And his singing voice is fantastic. I was also extremely impressed with Syesha Mercado who definitely had the charisma and charm to match her pipes. Vocally, the entire cast is flawless. And while I admit the show loses some of its power of surprise in a second viewing, halfway through Two By Two, I was instantly reminded out how fun and joyful the show was when I originally saw it and why it was a slam-dunk for Best Musical.
Personally I really enjoyed watching this cast perform and thought Platt's interpretation was far superior to Gad's I loved the chemistry between the two leads. They made me love this show even more than I did before.
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Posted: 12/20/12 at 10:53am