Theatredavid

Unlike the other reviewer, I felt all of the performers were excellent - though I agree that Hearn was probably the best in the show. Certainly the other performers have decent credits. I also felt that a couple of times Carol Burnett resorted to her comic persona when it was unnecessary to make the moment work. This is probably NOT your cup of tea if you are not a Sondheim fan. That said, the adaptations made - especially "Everybody ought to have a Maid " and "Lovely" from "... Forum" - were excellent, and the set worked well as multiple locations. And if you like dancers, Ruthie Henshall is both gorgeous and outstanding in presenting her various personae, switching from gamine to seductress at will. The direction is superb, making the most out of the numbers and the unit set, and the lighting beautifully enhances the moments - particularly the use of behind the proscenium specials down on the performers. If you can enjoy a first-rate revue instead of a book show, this will work out well for you.