Well, the bad news is that Daphne Rubin Vega is still a very problematic Fantine. The good news is that she did get considerably better in the role since I first saw the revival two months ago. She seems more comfortable with the role vocally, able to belt when necessary rather than whisper the words, and her movement is generally less awkward than before. In any case, she leaves the show shortly for the Labrynth production of JACK GOES BOATING, first to be replaced by an understudy and then by Lea Salonga, and chances are that Daphne won't be returning to Les Miz Land.
What I did find rather intriguing is how, in spite of the less-than-its-best shape of LES MIZ, I enjoyed it tonight considerably more than TRANSLATIONS, which is a stellar production if a very frustrating, not so enjoyable play.
This weekend's theatergoing will include: a return to JACQUES BREL, now with Constantine Maroulis; FRANK'S HOME at Playwrights Horizons; and THE SPANISH PLAY at Classic Stage.