Here it clocks in at 2:20 WITH an intermission (more on that appalling intermission later). The show should clock in at 1:50 without an intermission. Characters are given too much time to think and reflect on stage, not a part of this show. Line pick-up is terrific in some segments, and not so in others. Where things go wrong is the pacing of non-musical portions of the show.
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Jonathan Sills has done his usual methodical and professional job with the vocalists and with his terrific orchestra.ĭirector Matthew Bowland does a serviceable job of moving everyone about the stage and creating stage pictures that are reminiscent of the original production while having his own style. Someone please donate a few thousand dollars to Croswell so they can fix this. I know elements are expensive, but good ones are invaluable to your sound design. Rather, it is the elements in the body mics themselves - problematic in every Croswell show the past year or two, and very problematic here when you add near-constant body-movement to the mix. In this instance, it is NOT the fault of the soundboard, who do a very good job of making sure no sound cues are missed.
Microphones pop, crackle, and even sputter out. Other featured roles vary from fantastic to average.Įverything looks great set and costume wise, and the lighting is effective and well-timed to the performance. Her performance is equal to any professional Broadway performer in the role. Since this show is a true ensemble piece, I will not pull out any individual performances for comment, except for the exceptional Lindsey Denham in the difficult role of Cassie. The Ensemble is generally good - there are better performers and there are weaker performers, but they are both directed and choreographed appropriately to form a blended ensemble unit. It is also dated, but forgivable when done as a period piece (oh, to say that about this show!)Ĭroswell Opera House is currently presenting a decent production of the show, and for non-Chorus Line fans, probably a more assessable production than many. And the entire evening holds together in a way that was groundbreaking at the time. The choreography is pointed, clean, familiar and fast paced. Its written perfectly: it hits the jugular for musical theater performers like no other show ever had before it’s initial run, and none has since. I have to preface this review by stating that A Chorus Line is probably my favorite musical of all time. Tags: A Chorus Line, Croswell Opera House, Debra Calabrese, Jonathan Sills, Matthew Bowland, Michael Bennett, summer stock A Chorus Line, Croswell Opera House (Review)…good but uneven JPosted by ronannarbor in Broadway Musicals, musical theater, Theatre.
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