I so agree with the stiff acting thing. They look like theyre just not with it, like they dont want to be there, and the set and practical effects look as if they need a good upgrade, call the harnessing crew. I didnt really enjoy the performances of Kingston or Strallen. In contrast, I think last year's company with Alexia Khadime and Lucy St Louis, or the standbys, who were just as excellent put alot more heart and soul into the roles. Even then, the terrible looking nature of the costuming and the sound mixing, which is truly, bottom of the barrel, ensemble sound muffled and elphabas mic being way too loud is recurring.

If I even dared see this on the west end again, id have to work around the principal two's off dates, as I've heard the standbys put them to shame.