| Thoughts about the Prince of Broadway | |
| Posted by: Shutterbug 08:11 pm EDT 08/12/17 | |
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| I don't know if I have anything new to add to the discussion that hasn't already been said here on this board. Here are my thoughts nonetheless. Prince of Broadway is very entertaining thanks to iconic material performed by a superbly talented cast. That said, it left me wanting more. Past revues like FOSSE and JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY showcased the work of those great choreographers, and we got to see those works recreated. PRINCE OF BROADWAY features new stagings of material from musicals Prince either produced or directed. The numbers are performed with simple sets and the cast of actors doubling as principals and (small) ensemble. It doesn't feel as substantial as those other revues. The framing device didn't really work for me. The between scene narration seemed superficial and inconsequential. It felt like filler. As for the performances, I was disappointed that Tony Yazbeck was out on Friday night. His understudy was fine but lacked Tony's charisma and sex appeal. Brandon Uranowitz was excellent in some scenes and a bit over-the-top in others. Michael Xavier was mostly very good. It was the women, though, who were the real scene stealers. Bryonha Marie Parham knocks her roles out of the park. Her Caberet was so good, I want to see the show again just for that number. I haven't heard that song sung so well since Liza was in her prime (30+ years ago)! It really was breathtaking. Emily Skinner was in top form. I loved her rendition of The Ladies Who Lunch. Nobody plays cool, dry witted cynicism like she does. Karen Ziemba's So What was also very, very well done. Janet Ducal was quite good in her scenes. Overall, a mixed bag for me. Worth seeing (and revisiting) for the remarkable work of Bryohna Marie Parham. |
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