It has been a bad season on Broadway, darlings, so it has gotten to the point where I have no expectations when going into the theater.
I certainly was not expecting anything from a show entitled "Bigfoot: A New Musical."
Actually, what I expected was a show, minus Bigfoot, where people living nearby sing and talk about him.
Things turned out to be better than that. While not a classic of the American Musical Theater, "Bigfoot: A New Musical," was an impressively simple but exquisitely performed show about the town and the creature himself. Bigfoot is played delightfully by Grey Henson, an alum of "The Book Of Mormon," and when he came out in a replica of Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion costume from "The Wizard Of Oz," dancing and prancing about, I knew we were in for an evening of talent and camp.
Grey and SNL alum Alex Moffatt give the show's outstanding performances. I was quite impressed with Moffat's athleticism and his dancing ability; hey, if there is a "Chorus Line" revival in the near future, I think he should be seen for Mike or Mark. I never saw the extent of his talent on SNL.
Danny Mefford directs and choreographs, and his is a talent to watch. The dancing is of a kind rarely seen anymore, right out of a Fifties musical like "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers."
The score is no world beater; no standards here, but they have a melodic musicality that other, more prestigious shows this season, were sorely lacking.
The rest of the cast is as impressive, and, at a fast paced ninety minutes (no Intermission) they give their all. "Bigfoot: A New Musical" give its audience just enough to send them out of the theater happy. I also sympathize with Grey Henson. How hot it must be inside that Bigfoot costume.
No wonder the show is only ninety minutes! But worth every one!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 comment:
Sounds charming!!
I AM concerned about the kid in the heavy suit.
I’m sure they keep him hydrated
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