Beaches bias
saw Beaches tonight and went into it with mellowed expectations given some conversations here and wow, I enjoyed it a lot!
It’s FUNNY. Little Cee Cee is a hoot.
It’s giving classic theater but I honestly enjoyed all the music. They could cut/tighten some parts of Act I but Act II is in great shape from what I was reading here. Also the end of Act I is in a solid spot (compared to a review I read last night). It landed great tonight.
I say bias because Vosk is my world, but she was great. The other leads were great.
My only qualm as they sort out previews is tightening where they can. I do dislike the screens but I think they serve a purpose for the ending >!having the screens on and moving the whole time, but then just opening the set completely for the last 15 minutes while they’re taking in the beach while she’s sick/dying. It was a great pace break after chaos of their relationship and the screens and set imo!<
I cried, I laughed. The audience seemed to REALLY enjoy it tonight. Go see Beaches and support our queens