Daddy Surprised
by Sandblast on 1/8/12Herberger Theater Center - PhoenixNo,this wasn't Fred and Ginger.This was a thoughtfull,inventive musical with two accomplished performers.Nice sweet score,solid story.Result was a very enjoyable evening.
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No,this wasn't Fred and Ginger.This was a thoughtfull,inventive musical with two accomplished performers.Nice sweet score,solid story.Result was a very enjoyable evening.
I took my 18 yr old granddaughter and we both enjoyed this performance. It was of interest to her because of her age, as she is just about to go off to college, It was a great production and informed the spectators about issues of the early 20th century. It was quite commical and the story was understood well through the songs. We truly enjoyed the evening.
Having seen & enjoyed the Fred Astaire/Leslie Caron movie version, I was at first skeptical about a two-person performance of this show. But it was incredibly well-done. Telling the story through music & letters allowed viewers to get caught up in the characters' lives. The actors had wonderful voices & great harmonies. The touching story brought tears to the eyes of the audience members. My friend & I thoroughly enjoyed this performance & would recommend it to anyone who enjoys theater & music.
Daddy Long Legs was a truly wonderful experience; for a two person show, it was powerful, sustained in its intensity, and easily pulled you in with the story line. A real feel good evening, with great work by Megan McGinnis and Robert Adelman Hancock, both of whom have wonderful voices. Megan's voice was particularly stunning, gorgeous and transcendent. I needed an uplift, a reminder of the power of live theatre, a chance to be moved by song and story.....and I got all of that and more. Bravo!
It was fun to see how the minimal stage props worked perfectly and how the small cast of only two actors interacted. We loved it.
The use of the limited set was wonderful. The idea of only 2 actors in the play at first made us uneasy but they did an amazing job and sang most of the play. They worked very hard!
I was truly surprised at how much I enjoyed Daddy Long Legs (FYI-my husband did also). The performers did an excellent job and have wonderful voices. The story flowed nicely and the songs were delightful. I highly recomnmend it for anyone ages 16 and up. The 16 is so that they could relate to the storyline only, there is nothing inappropriate at all for any age.
The show was very well done. Enjoyed by out party of 4 adults and 2 teenagers.
Great story, amazing voices, enjoyed every minute of it.
Daddy Long Legs at ATC was totally charming. If I could have done this review in letter form rather than email, that would be a perfect way to say the play connected with both my husband and I. Great talent, innovative set, great music and lyrics.
Daddy Long Legs was truly perfect. The voices of the lead characters were terrific, the story warm and engaging and the staging really wonderful. This is a play you should not miss. It will boost your spirits.
The production was charming, in style and excellent in performance. I take people to the theater who have never been. My guest was moved by the actors and the music. It was a treat for me. It was compelling enough that the audience was enthralled and therefore behaved well. A perfect evening's entertainment!
We expected a lot when we arrived at the theater. Wow! We were not dissappointed! We have raved to our friends about the play and the splended performances by both actors. We absolutly recommend this play! It is a very fine performance.
I would encourage anyone to attend! The singing was outstanding-their voices blended beautifully and were lovely solo. The staging was imaginative and kept the focus on the feelings of the 2 characters. We have seen plays in New York and London, and this was one of our all-time favorites! Wish we could see and hear it again! I think Robert Hancock also deserves some awards! They both did an amazing job of keeping their performances relaxed but so fresh in spite of all the many times they've played these parts!
Daddy Long Legs was a delightful evening in the Theatre. Both players were wonderful actors with lovely singing voices and I can honestly say that I heard -- crystal clearly-- every word that they said AND sang. The staging was as smooth as silk and the set was a well designed place that took me everywhere that Jerusha and Jervis went over the four/five years of the story. I loved the back lit library! SO CLEVER! Everyone should rush to The Temple of Mucic and ART to see Daddy Long Legs- I most likely will be back!
What a great little show! Wonderful voices on both male and female leads. Just an adorable show. I recommend a visit to the Temple of Music and Arts to see this show!
Captivating .... wonderful characters ..... vivid ...... wonderful score and lyrics
This musical was so predictable that you knew exactly how it would end within the first 10 minutes. There was nothing noteworthy about the music, in fact the production would have been improved if it were done as a straight play.The cast of two were talented and did their best with what they had to work with.
It was great! Acting and music were impressive. The story kept you interested.
Very, very good. Would recommend this play for everyone to see it.