Just caught the 3rd preview last night and thought it was fantastic. Also, 9 out of 10 cast members play musical instruments, some switch from one to another, seamlessly.
Went in totally blind but it's about the first American women who served in WW1 as switchboard operators, their struggle to be recognized and respected (after all, women weren't allowed to vote yet) and how vital their jobs where along the front lines.
I saw this last night and it was marvelous! Every song was beautiful. The lyrics were smart, clever, and illuminated the score in a way most Broadway shows fail to do. The performances and staging were excellent. I hope this has a successful life and continues to grow - I think this could be a hit! The story is as timely today as it was 100 years ago.
AntV, I thought it was just an ensemble presenting their stories when I bought the tickets. Once the show started, there was a clear plot. Main character, conflict(s), subplot, and all other pieces of a story that make a musical a strong way to share history.
Thanks, I went tonight and it was indeed a book musical.
It was impressive, but I found myself growing tiresome as it went on. The songs are nice but all sound the same and just a few of them feel energetic. The story just seemed repetitive and simplistic with weak characterizations and possibly too many songs instead. Maybe historical musicals trying to teach something just aren't my thing.
The cast and singing were all fantastic though. I'd still say check it out if you're interested.
I saw the matinee today, and loved it - reminds me of a lot of the shows that went through the Davenport in previous years - left with the same warm feeling I had from Daddy Long Legs, but for very different reasons. I could see this show doing very well in regional theatre, so long as a version is put forth without the actors playing instruments factor.
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12/6/13
Posted: 11/16/18 at 3:33pm