Nancy Sasso Janis

The stellar cast display glorious singing voices as they make their way through the score in various permutations. There is a mix of solo performances, duets, trios and quartets in perfect harmony, and a final company number “Coda” at the end.

The cast is now racially diverse. Matt Loehr, who was part of the original Broadway cast of “Elf” and the 2010 revival of “Promises, Promises,” has plenty to do onstage in the role of Joe/Josephine/Kip, frequently switching costumes as he changes between the two characters. Tavis Kordell, a North Carolina native, takes on the part of Jerry and the fabulous Daphne in their national tour debut.

Fradiani fully embodies the role of Neil Diamond as he navigates his career. The talented actor, the first American Idol winner from the Northeast, replaced Will Swenson in the role on Broadway and was in the national tour of “A Bronx Tale.” He sings Diamond's classic hits perfectly, often playing guitar onstage, and often seems to be singing directly to a member of the audience. In his bio, he thanks his parents for taking him to his first concert at three years old to see Neil Diamond.

Katerina McCrimmon gives a stellar performance as Fanny Brice. She has a powerhouse singing voice and nails the vulnerability and the confidence of the beloved comedian, who began as a Jewish girl growing up on Henry Street.

To say that McClure leads this cast is an understatement. As he constantly switches between Daniel and Euphegenia Doubtfire, sometimes onstage, he is a force to be reckoned with. While the actor has assistance with his innumerable quick changes, he manages them efficiently, and it is actually fun to watch. McClure is the ultimate triple threat, and also masters multiple voices as did Robin Williams and acts as his own puppeteer. He is even required to appear onstage in his underwear.