Started off rather odd,with many random girls & Annie/orphans emerging? .. Did they win a contest or not make the cut,so they got a few minutes to shine?
Could of started with Annie on the roof top,as lights go up singing versus all that led up to her doing that.
Celina wasn't bad as this,version Annie but seen better.
The orphans danced & sang their hearts out,one of the many positives.
Taraji was over the top annoying,which was insulting to that character part.
Rooster & Lily,not really the best either.. Felt cartoon-ish.
Harry & his bald head,sadly that wasn't the biggest violation of this musical.
Enjoyed many parts with Nicole on stage but,perhaps was more from background actors/dancers performances around her.
Granted never seen the broadway musical of this to compare,but just going off the movie..
So many little things got left out or even rushed,it started adding up where it lost charm or attempting to have some left anyway.
Felt so politically correct,etc.. It's like we've become afraid of,any honest authenticity.
They should of did all commercials not just for Wendy's,in a vintage tv/radio style ad.
The toy commercials especially one was cute,but felt sale motivated with Christmas instead.
There was some decent dancing & singing,the dog was cute for his brief appearances.
Staging & props,felt cheap & had little effort in places..
Why not use the same locations from previous productions,like Hairspray or Grease?..
Would of made the orphanage,mansion,streets & more look better..
After all this was no school play with limited funds,but a major network putting it on.
Costumes,hair & make-up was ok.
Would I watch a replay? Nope! Will just go watch the movie,instead.
