Theatre Aquarius Customers Reviews
It's hot and it's cold
Disclaimer: I was in the balcony so this review is more or less from that perspective pun intended. While there were some elements directed at and for the "people in the ceiling" obviously most of the magic was intended and blocked/choreographed for the orchestra so you'll probably have the best experience there. Often times I could see stage floor mechanics and actor movements meant to be hidden by the fog and chorus before they happened but they could only do so much there. I appreciated how multifunctional the set was for the scenes in Arendale and some on the north mountain and Oaken's sauna was also well-detailed but this left other scenes feeling somewhat barren, relying on the ensemble to fill the space while still leaving plenty to room. Honestly just a few more smaller set pieces would've done wonders to fill these scenes (Love is an Open Door in particular) Now as for the actual performances and music, you can expect to follow the trend of Disney's stage adaptations that has artfully embellished and reimagined original songs pulling the weight of mediocre newly added songs. Regardless, the company gave stellar performances, bringing a new flare to these character. In true broadway tradition, the innuendo is amped up for the parents and gays, ultimately preventing the show from being a complete scene for scene rewatch. My main disappointments come from the lack of Marshmallow and a better villain song for Hans including his actual brothers but Oaken's family some what made up for the latter. Overall if you're a Disney/Frozen fan, this show is probably worth trying for rush tickets (in the orchestra if possible) and seeing for yourself.