My overall impression
Had the pleasure of seeing the last preview where D’Angelo had the opportunity to put on the ideal performance of this show and it was well worth it. Coming into this, my biggest concern was my lack of knowledge of story, since I had been hearing just how massive the book was and D’Angelo cutting it down to a two hour show kept me hesitant of what I would miss or not understand, but the instant the show got up and running, I was guided throughout the exposition almost with my hand held, just long enough to get me caught up on everything that I needed to know before we dove into the more complex parts of the story, kudos to you, Kelly, for making this transition comfortable for us. This lavish story demands an eye for the period of the piece and this was delivered upon, with beautiful costumes and set design keeping you immersed in the world of the Count. All of this “splendor” was matched by the sweeping, beautiful music of Matt Dahan, who’s songs I have had stuck in my head since the night of the show, specifically, “Stay” and “Treasures”. I would love to see this show on a much larger scale, because that is what it deserves.
