Budget Production, Great Performers
by AG on 3/9/24First of all, the talent on stage was great, with excellent voices throughout. However. This touring production was very clearly going for a children's puppet theater style. It felt like a poor way to excuse what must have been an extremely tight budget. The costumes and set were disappointing, and not a tap shoe in sight! Ensemble stayed in blacks that distracted from any pieces they added to change character. After seeing the live show, I just wanted to go home and watch the recorded Broadway version to get the full experience. And that is not something I want to feel after leaving a theatre!