Cabaret

 Come to the Cabaret! This show was AMAZING last time, EXCEPT for Michelle Williams, so when I heard that Emma Stone was coming in to take over the role of Sally Bowles, I thought "why not?" I was a little nervous about the casting choice because I've never really heard her sing....

 When she first came out, I thought "I'm willing to give you a chance." Her first song went ok, but when she first started acting with Cliff, I started to BELIEVE that she was the character! What a relief. I could stop stressing and just enjoy the show. And I did. As usual, Alan Cumming is phenomenal! You can't take your eyes off him. However, with Emma on stage, she does command attention, unlike Michelle Williams! Great job, Emma!

 The only part of the show where I was disappointed was during the song "Cabaret" where Emma was struggling vocally. She was pitchy as HELL! It brought me out of the performance. Her acting was great during the song, but the pitch was too far off to stay in it as an audience member. Overall, if you saw it with Michelle Williams, I suggest returning to watch this version.

I went with my friend Lainey and we sat in the 3rd row of the mezzanine which had little cabaret arm tables and cabaret lights. It felt like the orchestra without the uncomfortable chairs. You could even get table service (we didn't as the drinks were $19!?)