| "...but there was really no character for her to play in the script." I think that's exactly right. It's very clear what the writers DIDN'T want to do with the character - make her a sexy, dumb blonde - which is fine, but that's what most of the humor is derived from in the source material. They found other solutions to potential challenges for contemporary audiences, but they came up short with the character of Sugar. She has nothing to play. I wouldn't blame it on the actress. Did anyone notice that the musical is almost completely devoid of sex - sexual titillation, sexual allure, etc.? I think it's part of why it feels so unsatisfying, despite some fun songs and dances. The wildly underrated "Shucked," on the other hand, is steaming with sex. |
