It's hard to compete with Streisand. And though all of the critics give Beanie Feldstein accolades for her effort, they universally find that her child-like, strained and physical comedy-reliant performance doesn't live up to the original, nor does it make up for the mostly lackluster score (with the exceptions of a couple notable songs) and terrible, episodic script (that Harvey Fierstein's doctoring did not help at all). Director Michael Mayer simply did not tap the right people or figure out the right approach to make this show work. And ultimately, is this musical worth reviving at all without a Streisand at the helm?
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Product Review: The Kinky Boots Original Broadway Cast Album
The original cast album for Kinky Boots is out and we are in love. As you'll recall from the show's reviews, the British accents may not be superb, but the heart behind this is so big and the performances so thrilling, you quickly don't care. If you haven't already seen the show, we won't give away anything,…
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The Reviews for Kinky Boots are In…
Kinky Boots has been well received by national critics; the production may feature bad English accents and a poorly conceived second act, but that's not what audience members will remember most vividly. The successes of the production are both memorable and loud, outshining deficiencies. Cyndi Lauper's songs are eclectic and varied, engaging and catchy -- there are…
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Every week we scour the web to find the best musical theatre deals on cast albums, videos, sheetmusic, tickets, merchandise and more, but many items are available at these great prices for a limited time only, so grab them while you can… $5.99 for the Newsies Original Broadway Cast Album Get the deal! Hot on…
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RUMOR: Mandy Patinkin is looking to return to Broadway in La Cage aux Folles
According to the New York Post, Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin (Evita, Sunday in the Park with George, The Wild Party, The Secret Garden, Falsettos) is looking to take on the role of Georges in the transfer of La Cage Aux Folles. Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the book for the musical, said of casting the…
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