A Mild Amusement
by MisterSecondNighter on 6/11/14Pantages Theatre - Los AngelesRating: 3 out of 5And I do mean mild. I've been told "Joseph..." started as a project Webber and Rice did in high school and based on what I saw, that seems about right. A slight story padded to within an inch of its life (most songs have about three endings, reminding me of the legendary James Brown shows in which he would finish, seemingly exhausted, be led off the stage by his team and then theatrically "break free" to come back and reprise the number) and featuring no memorable songs and one of the most manufactured act breaks I can remember, the production is saved by some wonderfully inventive staging, great use of multi-media enhancements and a talented and energetic cast who work their asses off. . Bottom line, If you're looking for depth and emotion, this ain't "Phantom." But if you want a light evening or better yet, a show that introduces theater to younger audiences in a fast paced, visually fun way, this is your show.