On Monday night, I went to the Esplanade, to watch local director, Beatrice Chia-Richmond's recreation of the highly aclaim Liza Minnelli's Oscar classic, Cabaret.
Went with great expectations, amidst all the hype about the production - posing in her bra and panties Beatrice Chia-Richmond; pretty boy Fei Xiang; Frederick Lee's flamboyant costumes.....Oh, it must be good...ticket sales were striving (or maybe I should say, good marketing skills?)
Our seats were good.....right at the centre and at a very comfortable eye level, I can see Fei Xiang's wrinkles underneath the thick stage makeup.
8.10pm - Cabaret opens with MC's cheeky note. Impressive stage props, ranchy dance moves and seductive lines pronouced with the distinct German accent.....oh yes, of course and how can I miss out those costumes on the cast's body - so Frederick Lee!
The stars failed to impress. Fei Xiang's voice wasn't as powerful, deep and rich as I had expected. Emma Yong's voice broke as she strained to reach a high note in the last few moments.
Karen Tan, as usual, never fail to impress. She is GOOD....one word and nothing else.
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