Raul Esparza and Brooke Shields in Leap of Faith: A New Musical at the Ahmanson
Ahmanson Theatre, at the Music Center (135 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The last date listed for Leap of Faith was Sunday October 24, 2010 / 1:00pm.
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Sondheim's Follies: Tony-Winning Broadway Hit at the Ahmanson
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The Kennedy Center's critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Follies, currently nominated for eight 2012 Tony Awards, comes to the Ahmanson Theatre, where it's receiving equally stellar reviews. It's the haunting story of two troubled couples who reunite at the decrepit theater where the ladies once performed, facing the ghosts of the past and the harsh reality of the present. Featuring a memorable score by Sondheim, including such enduring songs as "Broadway Baby," "Losing My Mind" and "I'm Still Here," the show is also a riveting look at the deterioration of the American dream -- a crack in the plaster of the gilded age of Broadway. Director Eric Schaeffer is joined by much of his original cast -- with 41 performers, it's one of the largest ever on this stage -- as well as a 28-piece orchestra. Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark joins the production, while reprising their roles from the New York show are 2012 Tony nominees Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein and Ron Raines. Learn More
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I love musicals and see most things that come through town but this was an endurance test. No musical should ever be 3 hours long - especially one where not much happens. I had high hopes for this being composed by Alan Menkin but I can't remember one song and most of them are slow, repetitive and all sound alike. The plot is completely predictable yet you're left wondering exactly what the message is. The chorus is enthusiastic and Raoul Esparza is talented but they can't save Brooke Shields' singing.Written on Sep 16 2010
Save your money and see anything else but this.
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MusicAngel
The show was just ok for me. Honestly, it didn't feel as long as I had anticipated even if it was about 3 hours long. There is definitely a lot of room for polishing before it supposedly heads to Broadway. For example, I don’t think the dance scenes were necessary even if they were used for transitions. I felt that a lot of their numbers were empty fillers IMO. I personally even think the first 10 minutes could have been done without as well. Eliminate this and the show can be cut down by 20 min.Written on Sep 17 2010
Stage was VERY minimal, more like empty! Other than the tent scenes, a lot of it was mostly looking at a very big empty stage with actors standing around. It was even worse when you would only see 1 or 2 actors on stage and nothing else. To me it looked like a rehearsal without props on stage or that they were just stage blocking. The plain set up was awkward since the stage appeared to just eat them up.
Singing wise, Brooke Shields just didn't stand a chance with the rest of the power houses especially when singing duets with Raul Esparza or Kendra Kassebaum. I know Brooke was the headliner, but I was very disappointed in this choice of stunt casting. Brooke can carry a small tune, however you can tell that she couldn't follow through. I was actually afraid for her if she even tried to belt out! I caught her sounding pitchy as well. I thoroughly enjoyed cute Nicholas Barasch, and just wished he sang more songs. The rest of the ensemble was pretty strong as well. Perhaps Brooke being surrounded by so many strong singers, it just emphasized that she isn’t.
I did enjoy the music overall, but it was nothing memorable. I did have high expectations considering the score was written by Alan Menken but again, it was ok.
Honestly, I can't see this show on Broadway at least in the format it is in. It just wouldn’t survive there! They will need to do some serious tweeking before then.
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Noemi Bravo
The show was superb. The dancing and gospel singing was excellent. Brook Shields is so talented. The show was 3 hours long but it went by fast. There was not a dull moment watching the show.Written on Sep 17 2010
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SHARI
The play was fantastic. A true Broadway musical.Written on Oct 26 2010
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More Information About Leap of Faith
Website
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/
Description
You’ll be dancing in the aisles when con man Jonas Nightingale brings his gospel-charged tent revival to rain-starved Kansas. Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raul Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields star in this world premiere Broadway-bound new musical.
Based on the movie with Steve Martin, Leap of Faith boasts a brand-new score from 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Rob Ashford, of the recent Taper favorite, Parade.
When his traveling ministry breaks down in a small Kansas town, part-time reverend and full-time con artist (Esparza) quickly pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff is determined to stop Jonas from separating the townspeople from their money, but Jonas’ real challenge arises when he meets a pretty waitress (Shields) and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic to take a real leap of faith.