It's Creepy and It's Kooky, The Addams Family

Just a week ago (April 8th) the Addams Family opened on Broadway. With names like Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth the musical was greatly anticipated by theater goers and critics everywhere. I had the opportunity to view the show in previews on April 3rd. Needless to say I walked out of the Lunt-Fontanne theater just as disappointed as I did "Come Fly Away." Once again, with such "big names" up there on the marquis, I guess my sites were set a tad bit too high. However, as far as I was concerned, there was nothing in the musical to separate it from anything else out there right now. While the storyline is clever (and funny), the music is entertaining, and the set appealing, there is nothing that really stood out to me as imaginative.


After seeing "Come Fly Away" and "The Addams Family," the only thing I can come up with is that these shows have nothing original about them. The classics that are currently running and have been for years such as "Wicked," "Jersey Boys," and "The Lion King," are still my picks to see over anything new that has recently opened.


For those interested in purchasing tickets or reading some more information about the show can visit:
http://www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com/





Also, take a look at a blogs I follow, "On The Boards" that writes updates on Broadway shows and the sort!
This one post in particular focuses on "The Addams Family" and a review posted in the New York Times about it. Check it out!
http://ontheboards.tumblr.com/post/508239556/looks-like-ben-brantley-wont-be-joining-the-addams