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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Last Evening

Posted by: mamaleh 09:21 am EDT 03/19/14
I can never dislike FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, but some editions are better than others. The current version, "Comes Out Swinging," has some great bits, notably the updated LES MIZ stuff that reflects current technology (even if it does forget that the new revival does NOT have a turntable), MATILDA, a fun Travolta reference and Marcus Stevens' dead-on Mandy Patinkin number--absolutely hilarious, even though I'd seen it before. Which brings me to why I found this edition only so-so. The other cast members, although energetic, pale next to the brilliance of Stevens. I remember the ONCE bit as much funnier last time around; that's when I realized, although the other cast members are game and amiable, the performers were stronger in 2012.

What's essential in something like FB, among other elements, is pristine enunciation, since the lyrics are what make the show. Only Stevens makes every word clear. I grant a little slack to an understudy who was on last night-- and realize someone who has not seen earlier versions would probably be perfectly satisfied--but I really wish his three co-performers from the 2012 edition were back. The show is still entertaining, though, even with the hoary ANNIE bit that should be mothballed. I will probably go again later in the run when it will likely be sharper.


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