The show opened with a song by one of the astronomers—a peripheral character—and though it was a great song, I was confused about the setting/story locus Took me a minute to settle in to the love story, as I was waiting for pay off on science/space. Overall, it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the show, or my appreciation for the music.
My overall impression
So much fun! The music was great, and the lyrics were clever and funny. GREAT performances—especially from the 2 character actors—and strong directing. I loved how smart references and sophisticated (contemporary) characters came together in an accessible and simple story, and I was left contemplating how I spend my life—what more could you ask?