...but you are right: its grosses look foreboding. I saw it last week to catch Tyler Glenn in the show before he left. All of the sides on the second level looked empty from my seat in the orchestra.
I cannot overstate how brilliant J. Harrison Ghee is as Lola. He is a FORCE OF NATURE. I've seen all of Broadway's Lolas except Wayne Brady, and Ghee is SUPERLATIVE. I can't wait to see him tackle other roles.
Carrie St. Louis is a riot as Lauren. I was particularly happy to see a take on the role that isn't just an Annaleigh Ashford impersonation. (Taylor Louderman is the only other replacement whom I've seen accomplish such a feat.) Caroline Bowman actually manages to make something of the somewhat thankless role of Nicola.
The Angels dance Jerry Mitchell's Tony award winning choreography stupendously. It is as crisp and clean as ever, as is the music direction. Everyone in the ensemble sounds fantastic.
I haven't seen Cook, who succeeded Glenn, but if you're a fan of the show, you can't go wrong with a return visit when Ghee is Lola. |
