As my first experience at The MET, I was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming, intimate nature of the staff and environment... but the show was just awful. Inexperienced and low quality vocalists, awkward blocking and choreography, and bad syncing with the band led me to leave during intermission.

A huge disappointment. Confusing direction, unnecessary choreography and worst of all, a cast in way over their heads (particularly in the vocal department) This last part was exceedingly confusing, since 3 out of the 4 list degrees and credits indicating seasoned musical chops. (The young girl in this production had a decent voice, but her vibrato was out of control, often pushing her off the note) And they gave some of the most difficult songs to a nice-enough fellow with no real stage experience to speak of. (His bio indicated this was his LA theater debut) I am surprised that, in a city such as Los Angeles, DOMA could not find better quality singers, or at least ones that could make it to the high notes. I adore this show, both for its simplicity and its complexity. They didn't get either one right. It was alarmingly amateurish, often feeling like a junior college one-off.

On the plus side, the band was great and sound and lighting design more than adequate. I gave an extra star for this and for the friendly theater staff.

Although a beautiful theatre and well-organized company, this production was a flop. I would say a good portion of the problem was with direction. Jason Robert Brown writes sophisticated material and the direction deserves some complexity. Aside from the talent shown by the musicians, a real disappointment.