Post by Javert on Aug 25, 2024 17:33:55 GMT
Also saw yesterday's matinee. There's a few feel-good moments, but it was hard for me to enjoy the spectacle while continually witnessing (IMO) some pretty poor creative choices. The best part was perhaps the choreography -- and even though the score and direction seemed like a bit of an overall miss, I particularly enjoyed Debbie Kurup's performance, with how she captured the wrenching torment of a loving parent distant from their child.
During the interval, some costumed ensemble members (?) with a life-sized Harry cutout came into the stalls and roleplayed as concertgoers -- clambering* over seats, 'fangirling' with audience members, chanting 'Harry', and teaching a song at the front of the stage. Was this a regular occurrence, or just a bit of fun for the closing matinee?
I wish I liked this more than I do -- even if the show suffers from a crisis of identity and at times becomes self-sabotaging, it tackles some important issues with an undeniably heartfelt passion. But it received a standing ovation, and the people around me seemed to love it, so I'm glad there's some appreciation!
During the interval, some costumed ensemble members (?) with a life-sized Harry cutout came into the stalls and roleplayed as concertgoers -- clambering* over seats, 'fangirling' with audience members, chanting 'Harry', and teaching a song at the front of the stage. Was this a regular occurrence, or just a bit of fun for the closing matinee?
I wish I liked this more than I do -- even if the show suffers from a crisis of identity and at times becomes self-sabotaging, it tackles some important issues with an undeniably heartfelt passion. But it received a standing ovation, and the people around me seemed to love it, so I'm glad there's some appreciation!
