Didn't see myself as a fan of musicals, but was persuaded to go and see Showboat at The Crucible in Sheffield last night. Really fantastic, great music and singing, wonderful dancing, warm engaging characters and a moving story well acted and never morbid. A couple of good laughs too. Something for everyone and a really enjoyable experience.
Showboat dates back to the 1920s, so it's an early example of the genre, based on a novel I now must read. I think it could teach modern musicals a thing or two. Probably quite political in its day and still relevant today. Brilliant.
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