I was literally shaking it was so good. 

As someone who saw it twice on Broadway I was honestly worried it wouldn’t live up to the memory, and I wasn’t entirely vibing with Eddie’s “Whole Being Dead Thing”, but honestly by Fright of Their Lives he’d hit a groove and I was 100% in. It was very by the book except for one part where the actual book (nearly?) hit Elise and he’s like “good thing she’s already dead!” I get the feeling he’ll add things between now and the official opening night as he gets more comfortable. 

Karis Oka is PHENOMENAL. Seemed a little nervous and times and I noticed her trying so hard to hide smiles during applause. Quite honestly I think she’s my favorite Lydia. 

Elise and Rob are fantastic as Adam and Barbara. The head didn’t pop out during Fright and they winged it and it was great. Honestly Elise was my dream casting choice and I’m so glad it’s come true. 

Charles and Delia were also great, Erin was such a standout. No Reason was stellar, I did notice her dress had already started to come apart during Day-O and then didn’t seem to come off entirely and took some wiggling. Worked out though, love her. I can’t point out why Charles was a cast standout to me but he was regardless. 

Miss Argentina was INCREDIBLE and the cheering went on for SO long after What I Know Now and you could see her smiling and trying not to laugh. 

Honestly I’m still sort of on a high and it’s all a blur, but I am at every show between now and Sunday, and then back for opening night, so I’ll report back on any changes. 

Another Melbourne take 💚