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, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, is about the all too real story of Jewish American Leo Frank. Frank was accused of raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl in Georgia, which sparked a wave of antisemitism in the area during the early 1900s. The play covers the trial of Frank.is led by Platt and Micaela Diamond, who can sing any note and I’ll sob. Layer that with Frank’s heartbreaking story and Brown’s heartwrenching music, and the old ticker is bound to get a tickle.
Platt has meticulous control over his vocals. He takes us along every detail of his unique and gentle yet powerful vibrato. Though both Platt and Diamond can act and sing until there’s not a dry eye left in the audience, it’s noteworthy that they’re both Jewish and faced an to this Broadway stage. Not sure if the pair internalize the personal connection to Frank’s story, but it seems like we’re watching Mr. and Mrs. Frank face the realities of Jewish oppression.Article content
The musical is staged with a riser in the middle, that acts as a home, courtroom, prison and other locales that givea perfect snapshot of what the audience needs to see. The entire show is well staged, lit and cast. As the show takes us through the testimonials of each character, we’re introduced to new voices. Though the words are hard to hear, you don’t want the songs to end as the entire cast is armed with stunning vocals.
Two brothers are forced to hide after witnessing a murder. It’s set in Chicago during the prohibition. Not only is it the best new musical, but it’s also the best show on Broadway about ChicagoArticle contentis a toe-tapping hilarious musical, it’s scored by Marc Shaiman with a book by Amber Ruffin and Matthew Lopez. It’s bold to label yourself a “musical comedy” as it’s a strong claim and not often accomplished.
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