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Headlined by Caroline Bowman, who was final in Orange County enjoying Eva Peron in Evita, the nationwide tour is completely magical.
Caroline Bowman and the first U.S. National Tour of Disney’s FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL first opened on the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 2019 earlier than having to return to a halt through the pandemic like many theatrical productions. Thankfully it reopened and is proudly making its Orange County debut this month on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, simply 13 miles away from Disneyland.
The Cast of Frozen the National Tour
Caroline Bowman could also be greatest recognized for her electrifying performances as Eva (Evita) and Elphaba (Wicked) however her efficiency as Elsa (sure, one other E!) will most probably be the one that folks speak about for years to return. From her note-perfect rendition of Let it Go on the finish of Act One to her heartfelt Monster on the eleven o’clock hour, Caroline conveyed Elsa’s fears and goals to the two,994-seat theatre.
This time round Caroline Bowman is joined by Lauren Nicole Chapman as her perky sister, Anna. Lauren has been a part of the Frozen household for the reason that pre-Broadway growth in 2017 and even was featured within the ensemble on the Frozen 2 soundtrack. The actress and her younger counterpart (on choose nights) Aria Kane introduced the right zest and zeal for all times to the character of Anna. Her duet with Caroline, “I Can’t Lose You“, was a major crowd favorite.
Queen Iduna and King Agnarr are two characters who greatly benefit from the stage production where they are more thoroughly fleshed out. Belinda Allyn was a very pleasant surprise as Queen Iduna. To see representation from our Asian American community on stage is a treat but more so was the fabulous way the audience was able to connect with her character and learn more about the connection Iduna and Elsa shared. I would be very curious to see her interpretation of Anna (a role she understudies).
Another popular standout from last night’s show was Evan Duff who probably has been living his life waiting for a perfect role he can really pour his heart and life into. It was as if he was born to play the role of the Duke of Weselton. His comedic timing was spot-on and he absolutely 100% owned the role of Weselton. It will be very difficult to ever think of the role or the show without envisioning his performance.
Truly though, the cast were all aces from Jeremy Davis (Olaf) to Collin Baja (Sven at certain performances).
I Can’t Lose You
In February 2020 just prior to the tour shuttering due to the pandemic, a new song debuted for Anna and Elsa during Act II called “I Can’t Lose You“. For those who are used to the Broadway soundtrack, this song comes as a huge treat and delight. All of the audience seemed to be in agreement that this was one of the best songs (if not the best) from last night’s opening night performance of Frozen at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Disney on Broadway released an official music video featuring Caroline Bowman and her first tour sister, Caroline Innerbichler, on YouTube and you can also purchase an mp3 of the single on Amazon Music.
The Special Effects and Scenic Design
When Frozen debuted on Broadway in 2017, it only received 3 Tony Award nominations – Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Jennifer Lee), and Best Original Score Written for the Theatre (Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez) – at the 2018 Tony Awards. It lost to The Band’s Visit in all 3 categories which might come as a surprise. What I find to be extremely surprising after witnessing the brilliance of the design team was that they were skipped over for the scenic design and costume design categories.
Christopher Oram (Scenic and Costume Design), whose work includes Evita with Michael Grandage and Hamlet with Jude Law at the Broadhust, created the most magical costume change for Elsa that I have ever been able to witness on stage. The audience and I were gasping in amazement and you could hear the roar of appreciation when Elsa’s coronation dress magically disappeared to reveal her beautiful ice queen dress during “Let it Go”.
And the beautiful units! What can I presumably say about it? Instead I’ll direct you to an interview Mr. Oram gave Architectural Digest the place he stated, “the set is crammed full of references, homages and “easter eggs” to all my favourite films and different Broadway exhibits. It’s sort of a correct treasure hunt. If you realize the place to look, it’s all over.”
Parental Warning about Frozen the Musical
Many mother and father introduced their kids to see Frozen the Musical on opening evening and I think about that would be the development throughout the remainder of the run on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts so permit me to offer this one warning to folks.
There are two scenes that can probably result in a dialog or two together with your younger theatre goers so greatest be ready. First, when Anna and Prince Hans are singing and dancing to “Love is an Open Door” there are a pair comedic moments when both Hans has his head buried in Anna’s chest or Anna’s head is simply inches away from his non-public components.
Also, in Act Two, “Hygee” options the Oaken and his “naked” household on the sauna. The scene is performed for laughs and but I distinctly heard a number of kids close to me asking their mother and father (loudly) if the solid have been bare. Some viewers members have been heard to say it was too “risque” for his or her younger ones. And personally I didn’t imagine the quantity did something to reinforce or transfer the present ahead and want they’d lower “Hygee” as a substitute of Anna’s 2nd act quantity, “True Love“.
Officially, Disney says that FROZEN is beneficial for visitors age 6 and up.
Get Your Tickets to FROZEN at SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
What are you ready for? Don’t miss out in your probability to see FROZEN THE MUSICAL in Orange County throughout its restricted run (by February 19, 2023).
Get tickets at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ official web site. Tickets begin as little as $29 per particular person.
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