UPDATE Friday, March 13: this event has been canceled. Refunds available at point of purchase.
The Drury Lane orchestra, under the direction of Chris Sargent, does Gershwin proud. As does director/choreographer Lynne Kurdziel-Formato and her ensemble of triple threats. The dance sequences in the show are to die for, each one bigger, stronger, and more amazing than the previous one. Even more impressive, though, is her cast, who face the formidable task of competing with the likes of Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Josh Drake is almost as likeable as Kelly in the lead role of Jerry Mulligan, and Skyler Adams gives the film’s Eeyore-like Oscar Levant a run for his money as Jerry’s friend, Adam. But the real revelation in the show is Leigh-Ann Esty, who reveals the grit and fire in Lise, a character Caron only succeeded in making cute. v
Through 3/29: Wed 1:30 PM, Thu 1:30 and 8 PM, Fri 8 PM, Sat 3 and 8 PM, Sun 2 and 6 PM, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, 630-530-0111, drurylanetheatre.com , $60-$75, $55 matinees for seniors.
