We live in an age of extremes, it seems, and that tips over into performance, often.
The original production was elegant, and with sophisticated theater magic; and exquisite costume design.
It was up against Phantom, which was elegant, and with sophisticated theater magic, and exquisite costume design.
In a time when people dressed to go to the theater, and went, prepared to listen, and absorb thoughtfully.
HELL, NOW, I LOVE IT - I'VE GOT TO STAND UP, EVEN MID-SONG, AND SCREAM MY LOOOOOOVVVVVE!!!! WHOOO!!!! SHE HELD A LONG NOTE - WOW! HE PULLED A FACE!!!!!!!!
Ah well, every day a little death.
(I shudder to think what may be on stage in the Sweeney Todd revival - blood? You want blood????!!!!) |