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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The Reviews for Les Miserables are In…
Les Miserables is back, and to no one's surprise, it's STILL worth seeing! The first revival of the musical since the Academy Award-winning film graced the big screen, this version, adapted by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, showcases a grittier, smokier, gloomier France, somewhat improving on aesthetics employed in the film. Amidst the doom and…
The Phantom sequel, Love Never Dies, will officially open in London on Mar 9 and on Broadway on Nov 11
Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, has just announced opening dates. The production will premiere at London's Adelphi Theatre on March 9, 2010, followed by a Broadway November 11 opening, and an Australian premiere in 2011. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater (Sister Act, The…
Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo Confirmed as Stars for the Phantom of the Opera Sequel: Love Never Dies
Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed that Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, Las Vegas Phantom of the Opera) and Ramin Karimloo (West End Phantom of the Opera) will star in the world premiere of the Phantom sequel, Love Never Dies, set to open "early next year" at London's Adelphi Theatre. The two stars originated the roles in…