Follies

Probably my favorite musical. The score is amazing, the book is smart and challenging, and the way it is pieced together is like a puzzle where every piece fits perfect.
I was in a production 20 years ago, and wish I had the maturity back then to appreciate what I was doing.
We schlepped uptown on the east side to see the DiCapo Opera Company production. It was disastrously funny. Tears rolling down my face. Sally was so meek you couldn't hear her, Ben was the worst actor I have ever seen, and Buddy was as bland as white bread. Phyllis, with an ounce of talent, couldn't save it.
Hattie changed the word "grease-paint" to "toothpaste" and I almost lost it. Throughout the song, she kept making gestures to her privates. Weird
Carlotta had a huge bad wig that could have knocked over the set. And a dress the color of Pepto that made me feel like I needed some.
Sally sang "I Think About You" with her happy-face on. Huh?
The dancing was hysterical. Not a straight leg or pointed toe to be found.
The pit consisted of 5 or 6 trying their damnedest to make it sound full. It didn't
This was the most fun I have had at "train-wreck" theater in a long time.