I didn't get to see the full show, but the pictures and videos I've seen are fascinating and intriguing, and what I've heard described of the staging and designs from a cast member had me swooning. It's a production I would have eaten up with a spoon. And Imelda on the OLC recording is absolutely incredible. I can't say I prefer her or not to Gleason, but I think she equaled her in her own take on the role.
God I wish a video of this unique, visionary production existed.
Thinking of it makes me all the more bummed and angry that Lapine got to direct the Broadway revival instead of giving someone with a different view of the material a chance to bring their vision to it. What a waste. Lapine had his chance and what he did was perfect, but give someone else and someone else's vision a chance now. (and I don't mean the Fiasco production - which I liked in many ways, but I want to see the vision of someone who can direct the show AS WRITTEN). |
