Spectacular! The audience could hardly contain themselves they were so eager to clap and cheer, and gave a resounding standing ovation at the end.
Some terrific performances , both fro the usual suspects and from some people I had never noticed before. Paul Nolan was terrific as Jesus - I cannot understand why I have never noticed him before. He was Al in Grapes of Wrath and Bobby in Cabaret and Orlando in As You Like It, so not just a singer. but he certainly has a powerful voice. Another unknown, Josh Young was equally fantastic as Judas. I do remember his performance as Che, although his name did not stick. I hope it will now!
Bruce Dow did a terrific number as Herod, all decadent in red sequins. Brent Carver was brooding as Pontius Pilate - terrifically louche in his purple velvet lounge suit.
Chilina Kennedy once again demonstrated her star quality as Mary Magdalene. Marcus Nance has a bass voice so low it sounded like the thunder that was going on outside - fantastic as Caiapahas demanding the death of Christ. Mike Nadajewski was great as Peter.
The staging and choreography were spectacular.
Even though I am not a big fan of classic opera, Des McAnuff can make me a fan of rock opera.
She just doesn't show her feelings!
ReplyDeleteSitting beside Cathy, I did not realise she enjoyed the show that much.
Judas is definitely the role in the production, and Young was up to it.
It was a very good production - well staged, sung and acted. There are even some good songs.
I enjoyed My Fair Lady more, but Stratford certainly has a winner with this show and, if it moves on, they should definitely take the cast with it, particularly Young, Kennedy, Dow and Carver.