| Berkshire Theater Group’s Young Frankenstein | |
| Posted by: Melissa 09:14 am EDT 06/28/24 | |
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| I am literally beaming after having so many laughs and smiles attending the first preview of Young Frankenstein in Pittsfield, Ma. last night. What a polished production. Jerry McIntyre’s direction was detailed with an eye on superb comedic timing, fun dance sequences and excellent staging. All of the performances were excellent. I absolutely loved Veanne Cox as Frau Blucher who killed He Vas My Boyfriend. She had a mishap when one of her candles fell out of her candelabra that she was carrying. I don’t think this was supposed to happen but she made it funny by simply picking it up and putting it back with the elegance of a ballet dancer with vaudevillian eye contact. She’s just a treasure. Aléna Watters almost steals the show as Elizabeth. Her Deep Love was hysterical and every time she reappeared on stage I perked up waiting for some delicious camp. Matthew Hydzik (Dr. Frankenstein) displayed leading man charisma combined with excellent vocals and comedic timing. He is terrific throughout but I especially liked his pairing with Igor for Together Again for the First Time and with Inga for Roll in the Hay. Sean Bell (Harmony) played the Monster with such a warm playfulness. Putting on the Ritz was a complete show-stopper. How he manages to tap dance in six-inch monster boots is beyond me. He had such a boyish charm with Elizabeth during the Deep Love scene that he makes all PG-13. Scenic design and costumes were all excellent. I am so glad that I sat close in the orchestra to see all the facial expressions which are plentiful from all. This is my first time visiting The Colonial theater. Such a lovely comfortable theater with easy lot and street parking available. The orchestra seats were wide with lots of legroom. Huge restroom. I have been smiling all morning because of this show. I will try to see it again. Highly recommended if you like Mel Brooks humor. |
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