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re: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tonight at the Schoenfeld

Posted by:	mamaleh 08:58 am EST 01/21/14
In reply to:	THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tonight at the Schoenfeld - seeseveryshow 12:53 am EST 01/21/14

Well-made points, all. I spoke with some cast members after a performance. Tweaking is definitely taking place, which is good. Very few shows can be three hours long and get away with it. This one, while full of charm and mostly lush songs, cannot and should not. The Italian sister's number, while somewhat entertaining, took me out of the show and into NINE; I half-expected to see Antonio B. bound onto the stage. I can see why someone of the stature of Hunter Foster was given songs, but not those particular songs. No matter their ages, the two leads have the great chemistry that comes with the actors' having a longstanding relationship as friends and co-performers (Steven Pasquale originated the role of Fabrizio in LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA during previews on the west coast.) I just wish I could have understood more of the lyrics O'Hara sings. She still doesn't register as Italian or hauntingly dissatisfied to me as Elena Shaddow did, but her singing is beautiful. As to Pasquale, I'm happy to report that he is making the most of his way overdue Broadway musical debut, for which I've been waiting since A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE. Acting and vocal prowess--which will likely come as a surprise to those who know him largely from RESCUE ME or DO NO HARM--are both top-notch. He deserves a Tony nomination. The performance I attended likewise appeared to be totally full; the reception enthusiastic. With a bit of work, this could be a big hit.

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