I saw it again last week. No standing until the end, but yeah, the leaping to the feet thing was decidedly the house response. It wasn't gradual, it was quick, and the whole place. (I had TDF seats at the Tuesday matinee; last row center of the orchestra.)
Both times I saw this show, August with Midler, July 3 with Peters, the audience enjoyed something akin to a collective experience. it generates joy inside the Shubert. I don't care where the standing begins, or if 57 people sit it out, or if half the mezz sits on their hands. This production is infectious, its stars inspire strong responses, and we're the better for it. |
