See What I Wanna See

Michael John LaChiusa's new musical at the Public Theater is an odd mix. Two one act musicals.
The first act, called R Shomon, was confusing. I didn't quite get what was happening until it was near the end. It would have been much more interesting if I had known that it was 5 different interpretations of the same chain of events.
The second act, Gloryday, was musically more cohesive. An interesting piece about a lapsed priest who starts a rumor, and changes everything.
The cast was terrific:
Idina Menzel: So cool to watch someone who is now a part of Broadway history so close. While I didn't think her character in the first act was cast right, she still performed it beautifully.
Mark Kudish: Has the most wonderful baritone.
Mary Testa: Can take any role and turn it into something amazing. I will see her in whatever she does.
Henry Stram: Particularly as the priest, adorable, perfect. I hope to see him in more.
Aaron Lohr: Wonderful in act 1 as the thief, second act reporter was bland, and miscast. Maybe it was just the role.
I love the Public theater. It feels just a little more serious, in a very mature way, than most theaters in New York. Nice Afternoon.