I particularly liked the occasional bit of jazz that lifted the mood. The musical could be subdued and solemn, if not even somber, so it was nice to get some sprinkles of sass every now and again. The staging was simple but effective. The band were at the back of the stage, just about visible, hiding behind a beautiful piece of set that was made to look like part of the Manhattan skyline. There were brief moments where Prenger was off-stage, hastily changing costume before swanning back onstage with gravitas and dignity — even if she was about to express sorrow and self-pity.
She is a captivating presence onstage, holding your attention with might even during the more mellow moments of the musical.
A one-woman show with a simple set requires its performer to be the best of the best, and Prenger really is the creme de la creme de la creme. Whilst this musical made Marti Webb, and nobody can do it quite like her — in the post-show chat, Prenger told us that she loves her — Prenger did not imitate; she crafted and held her own.
The musical has been performed by many successful stage stars, including Bernadette Peters whose English accent was bordering on awful, as much as it pains me to insult a Broadway Queen — and Prenger is just the latest in a line-up of lively, legendary leading ladies.
The musical is a rollercoaster of emotion that ends with both sorrow and joy, so the vivacious second act was a welcome change. Prenger made for an hilarious hostess; she possesses an abundance of wit, made all the better by her refusal to take herself too seriously.
She located the boy in the audience and joked that he could cover for her the day after — but also invited him to meet her at the stage door so that she could give him her email address. What a darling! Prenger is a notable theatre actress — her name is even billed on the posters — so I imagine Meyer only goes on when Prenger is sick. It is wonderful, then, that Prenger and the producers let Meyer showcase her talent each night. The two Jodies tantalised us with their beautiful renditions of these timeless classics.
Take that look off your face and just go see it! Latest News:. Amongst classic disco, free-flowing cocktails, and cheese and pineapple sticks, a high-strung Susan joins them. These warring couples will tear away the sheen of respectability — with potentially disastrous, but certainly hilarious, consequences. She performed during six of the eight weekly shows of Oliver!
She was also cast in the UK tour of Annie , the musical, in Adore this show. So to be part of it, is really something special. View this post on Instagram.
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