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Synopsis Sondheim's first musical, about a group of wise-cracking Brooklyn friends trying to get dates at short notice. This new production will include the UK premiere of two songs - "Montana Chem" and "Delighted, I’m Sure" - written by Sondheim when he revised Saturday Night for its Off-Broadway premiere in 1999.
It's a very early (the earliest!) Sondheim, but provided you don't expect a fully fledged masterpiece, you'll thoroughly enjoy this musical comedy fable with early examples of the wonderful music and clever lyrics that were to come. This production betters the Bridewell (RIP) world premiere, largely because of the terrific ensemble. The musical standards are very high and good use is made of the tiny Jermyn Street stage (floor!). Set at the time of an earlier economic 'depression', it's the perfect antidote to this one, with bags of charm that'll put a smile on your face. - Gareth James
17 Feb 09
I agree with what's been said, This is a touch of off-Broadway off-West-End. I would recommend it to anyone who is a Sondheim fan and even if you are not but are interested in seeing tomorrow's talent today try it, I don't think you will be disappointed? - AJAX
15 Feb 09
I meant to give 5 stars, but it didn't happen - so here's the five I meant to give! - rds
15 Feb 09
Terrific! A young and talented cast give it their all in this early Sondheim. As far as I know only the Bridewell have tackled it before. The story line takes on an extra resonance given the current calamities afflicting the world's financial markets. I came away from tonight's performance comfortably reassured that musical theatre is safe with today's young actors and in particular in the hands of this wonderful and talented cast. If I singled out anyone in particular it would have to be David Ricardo-Pearce who shines as the lead character, Gene Gorman, the amoral conman who finally finds love and himself in the process. Given the recent events on Wall Street and in The City this proves to be a moral tale for our times. The rest of this talented young cast are inspiring and, given all the inevitable allowances one must make for age, still manage to pull it off. I watched tonight thinking this is exactly how the Watermill would have done it with actors playing instruments. Here's hoping that it will be picked up and given the chance to perform to a much wider audience in a longer West End run. So Good Luck! - rds
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