“She Loves Me” musical at Village Theatre. Beautiful set like Tiffany & Co. So much “old world elegance.” Charming pen pal love story was the inspiration for “You’ve Got Mail.”
“Bliss the Musical” at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Novel lagoon & fairy godfather (Mario Cantone) elements. Loved the traditional perfect Stepford Cinderella-like princesses. But the rah-rah girl power sisterhood snowflake message was overplayed 🙄. Also wish the hilarious butch lesbian princess was featured more.
“Fiddler on the Roof” at Paramount Theatre w/ Andres & Eyal. Slow, unexciting, & educational. But great traditional jewish choreography. Loved the yiddish expressions. #tradition
“Summer – The Donna Summer Musical” w/ Seattle Theatre Group. Amazing divas. Great light show. Exquisite minimalist modern set design. But the transitions & storyline pace were awkward & tepid. #disco
“Miracle on 34th Street” #musical adaptation w/ Seattle Musical Theatre. Lead actors were good but the overhead stage microphones allowed the live band/orchestra to overpower them. #Xmas #Christmas #Santa
“Mrs. Doubtfire” at The 5th Avenue Theatre before it goes to Broadway in spring 2020. Hilarious stage musical adaptation of the movie. Lead actor was crazy talented.
“Head Over Heels” at ArtsWest Playhouse. Fun musical redefining gender norms. Energetic cast & impressive trans actress. Wish the dialog wasn’t old English but it was a novel mash up w/ 80s new wave rock Go Go’s hits. #Amazon #Arcadia
“Howl’s Moving Castle” musical w/ Book- It Repertory Theatre. Quality better than the original 2017 production. Probably would have enjoyed it much more if I saw the book or movie.
