Went to see Guys and Dolls last night at the Piccadilly Theatre, it was great. Had us in stitches not least the collective intake of female breath as Ewan McGregor entered the stage!
It was a brilliant production, sets especially. It never ceases to amaze me how they come up with such stunning but seemingly simple ideas.
Jane Krakowski was great as Adelaide in the raunchiest Hotbox I've ever seen. Jenna Russell was, well, a bit lacklustre as Sarah Brown, didn't really compel any sympathy ... or any feeling at all! Ewan's accent was surprisingly good and held out except for a slight Scottish lilt that crept into a couple of the songs, which were tuneful but weak...I think the Sky Masterson of our school production did a better I've Never Been In Love Before!
It was great to see real character development not just carbon copies of the film. Nathan was more bumbling fool than I've seen before, with his "I wuv ooo" baby talk to a perceptive Adelaide who seemed well aware of her need for both self -improvement and a cottage with a picket fence! The supporting cast were incredible; brilliant dance, singing and superb orchestra ... those well known tunes illuminated and as thrilling as on a first hearing.
Some critics slated the Donmar for using McGregor as a magnet but if it fills seats and thrills audiences why not? Whatever he could or couldn't do with the role, the magical broadway tale and his sparkling eyes were a winning combination for this doll!
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