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Post by Mark on Mar 31, 2024 15:28:34 GMT
This is the show I feel like I’ve been waiting for. I was captivated from the get go - the score is really great, and has some absolutely banging numbers - “Don’t Bet Your Heart”, “I Will Paint Her”, “Woman Is”, “Women” - I can’t wait for a cast album.
The whole cast are great but the night belongs to the Women. Eden Espinosa is triumphant and sounds great, Amber Iman has stage presence for days, Natalie Joy Johnson is hilarious in a part that seems written just for her, and Beth Leavel is great if unfortunately underused.
Staging all feels very fresh and exciting, really that’s the word for it - exciting. I think the word of mouth on this one will be really strong and I’m hopeful it will turn into a huge hit.
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Post by westendcub on Mar 31, 2024 23:41:27 GMT
Absolutely loved it too, now I do think Act 1 needs tightening up and they to tone down the ‘villain’ character but I adored it too, it’s got an incredible score..’Chess’ meets ‘Evita’
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2024 16:12:09 GMT
I liked it and appreciated it. The only big issue was Eden's singing. And the only complaint I heard from other theatregoers. But sadly I feel its days are already numbered. Bold and interesting effort but it doesn't quite land everything and marketing it sounds like a challenge in this seemingly crowded period. I couldn't help but wonder if this kind of show would've been better to try out in the West End first. Hopefully it finds its audience!
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