The show is based upon the family that everyone knows and loves, but features an all new story. Wednesday Addams (Cortney Wolfson) is growing up, as daughters seem to inevitably do, and has fallen in love. Her parents Gomez (Douglas Sills ) and Morticia (Sara Gettelfinger) have never met her boyfriend Lucas (Brian Justin Crum) or his parents, so she arranges to have a “normal” dinner to introduce them all. With the help of Uncle Fester (Blake Hammond), Grandma (Pippa Pearthree) and her brother Pugsley (Patrick D. Kennedy) – Wednesday turns a dinner party that is anything but normal into a night that the audience will never forget.
This new musical was written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, who were responsible for the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Jersey Boys. They based this new story solely off of the cartoons from the New Yorker, avoiding any influences from the television shows and films. The script is well written and very clever, with plenty of jokes throughout – at many of which you just can’t helping laughing out loud. Andre Lippa is responsible for the music and lyrics, most of which are just as clever and have the audience snapping along before long. Choreographer Sergio Trujillo does a great job with the dance numbers, and directors Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch are responsible for pulling off one fun and entertaining show.
The show revolves primarily around Wednesday Addams, and her budding relationship with Lucas. Cortney Wolfson does a fantastic job in the role, exemplifying both beauty and darkness with perfect balance. She has a voice that was meant for Broadway, and lights up the stage during her performances of “Pulled” and “Crazier Than You.”
You can’t forget Pugsley, played by 12-year-old Patrick D. Kennedy who gives a great performance. His character loves to be tortured by his sister, and can’t stand the thought of being left alone without her. The young actor does a fine job in the role.
Pippa Pearthree is a hoot as Grandma Addams, the senile old woman who lives with the family. Tom Corbeil plays a great Lurch with only the few lines he has. But although he speaks few words, his stature and body language create a very humorous performance and he plays the role to a tee.
Lucas’ parents Mal and Alice are played by Martin Vidnovic and Crista Moore. The former is all business, and skeptical of his son’s relationship with Wednesday – where the latter is kind of loopy and lost. Through a series of events which will remain unsaid until you see the show, the two of them change their ways quite a bit and add a great deal of fun to the show.
The Addams Family is one of the most fun and creative shows in musical theater today, and seeing it will make you an instant fan of the creepy and kooky family if you aren’t already. The show is hilarious and non-stop fun, and is sure to make for a memorable night for the entire family.
The U.S. Bank Broadway Series kicks off this Wednesday with The Addams Family, playing from September 27 to October 9. Performances are Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm and Sunday, October 2 at 7:30pm (additional matinee on Thurs. Oct. 6 at 1pm). Ticket prices start at $15 & $25 and are available online at metrotix.com or by phone at 314-534-1111. Visit the Fabulous Fox Theatre website for more information at fabulousfox.com.
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based on the pictures, this play has stunning production values..im a huge fan of the addams family and would love to see this! especly morticia!
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