Great effort was made to accurately recreate the historical era of the original work, including warbly Mary Poppins-style singing. While a great accomplishment in itself, this effort seems less laudable than finding ways to make it fresh, relevant, and creative. The one exception to mere historical reenactment was Katie Pickett, who brought a hearty serving of personality and sexiness to the show. (Isn't that exactly what makes Broadway so fun anyway?) Her Technicolor performance stood out all the more against the gray backdrop. Perhaps the director would have done better by making her pizazz the rule rather than the exception.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
She Loves Me
Great effort was made to accurately recreate the historical era of the original work, including warbly Mary Poppins-style singing. While a great accomplishment in itself, this effort seems less laudable than finding ways to make it fresh, relevant, and creative. The one exception to mere historical reenactment was Katie Pickett, who brought a hearty serving of personality and sexiness to the show. (Isn't that exactly what makes Broadway so fun anyway?) Her Technicolor performance stood out all the more against the gray backdrop. Perhaps the director would have done better by making her pizazz the rule rather than the exception.
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