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| - Wow, the production of Le Mis was certainly not what I was expecting. I figured they would rewrite a child's version but no they pretty much took it head on. I was duly impressed with the kids in the show, with exception of one. We certainly have some very talented young folks in the valley. I have seen the show several times live and in a movie. Also, a friend was in the Broadway version so I am a Le Mis fiend! I know the score by heart. it's a heavy show with powerful music. Not so child friendly, so if you go with little ones, it might need a conversation before hand or maybe a no go on this one and try the next one ( Cinderella is their next show)
My only gripe was the Innkeeper. It is one of my favorite theater characters and live theater funny scenes. Role of a lifetime. When I saw it on Broadway I was rolling! I was severally disappointed in the character who had this part. I could not hear him at all or understand the words. Luckily I already knew the words to the songs, so knew they were funny, but still. ( speak clearly and louder please, it's an opera after all) It is an awesome character to ham up and I felt he just fell flat. All of the other characters were loud enough so not sure what was going on there. Microphone issues? Also, he had friends in the audience that were extremely rude and distracting. I still can't complain too much though since the show was great for a kids production. I was like, "WOW, What in the world? They were awesome!
The theater is a sweet little theater building. Older, smaller, plain venue, but charming. A few negatives or "keep in minds when you go advice" Seating and parking are not great here so get there early. People don't seem to understand the walk to the end of the row rule without leaving random seats in between you. Seats are open and non assigned so it is hard to sit everyone together. We always have problems when we go here with seating. Tonight we had huge parking issues. Note to self get there even earlier next time. Also at times I wonder if they oversell the shows.
All in all a nice night out. if your kids love theater you should take them. I believe I hear they have birthday parties too. That sounds like tons of fun!!!!!!!
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