A full review of STAIRWAY TO PARADISE will run Monday, but here are some initial impressions.
Instead of running a full authentic recreation of a revue, this is instead a review of highlights from mass-scale, lavish or in some cases intimate revues from 1908 to 1952 from a variety of composers, covering different issues in American life such as the Depression, the World Wars or New York culture.
And with Kristin Chenoweth appearing in at least half of the songs and sketches, who can complain?
Also checked out Linda Eder's Friday night late show. Isn't it awkward how she keeps singing Frank Wildhorn songs in spite of their breakup? Still, her better numbers included "Storybook" from PIMPERNEL and "Bring on the Men," cut from JEKYLL AND HYDE.
But here's a thought - if she wanted to return to musical theater, wouldn't she make a great replacement for Donna in MAMMA MIA?