I love most musicals, but I certainly couldn't recommend this one.

Given the number of classic Cole Porter songs in the show, and a talented lead actress, I assumed this had to be well worth watching. I was wrong. The acting was cartoonish, with the performers virtually winking at the audience. The corny dialogue was like something out of a bad vaudeville routine, the attempts at humor fell flat, and the juvenile plot was dreadful. The sets were uninspired and one-dimensional. And there was virtually no choreography during most of the songs, with the performers just standing there and singing. The vocal talent was about the only thing this show has going for it, but it was wasted in this effort.

It was so weak, that I eventually stopped watching less than halfway through.

Sure, some might say it is dated, but then you denying yourself the chance to immerse in a fun fantasy world that touches on classic movies, plays and music. The cast is fantastic. Erma's towering showpieces is a show stopper. Lindsay as Moonface is also invigoratingly hilarious with every line and nuisance. And, the chemistry with those too is extraordinary. Sutton Foster is no Ethel Merman nor Patti Lupone, but who cares, she put her own spin on it, and is a more naturalistic performer. Even when she and Lindsay brake character. One might say her dancing might seem a bit ungraceful, but in some way, the choreography should be a tad looser in the non-tap dances. Classic Staging, great side characters performances. And, the two love interests, just don't get in the way of the real fun and just move the plot along. As ever, this is a video of stage performance and has some limits there, but it is hardly noticeable and still feel open enough to just get along with the zingers. Bravo.

You can tell just by the trailer, that this is something you do not want to watch. Horrible/awful... I don't know enough bad words to describe what I just saw in this trailer. Do people actually pay to watch this sh**/stuff in a live theater? Sutton Foster is manly & unattractive, and her voice is flat... or sharp pick one... it doesn't matter... she sings out of tune.