Adapted from the original Charles Addams cartoons that famously were made into the television shows that we remember watching in the 90's we were rather excited about this very "outside-the-box" musical!
The musical was at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre on Broadway and 46th St which has been decked out in the foyer and auditorium with candelabra's and spooky statues, to emulate the Addams Family mansion! Rosina treated Sam to regular seats (rather than the student ones but still the cheapest price band as good seats here can be up to $225!!) Instead of being right at the front this time....we were right at the back...with a pretty good view!!
A very select musical it was, funny with good effects and music, aimed at an adult audiences with many of the jokes passing ocer the younger audiences heads, causing a lot of fidgeting...but ill leave audience etiquette for another time! Overall an enjoyable evening, and a must see for any untraditional theatre goers!
The show finnished with a collection for Broadway Cares, a charity promoted by the Broadway shows raising money for people suffering from HIV and AIDs. There was a bucket collection as well as signed merchandise for sale. On top of these there was an on stage auction ,during the curtain call, of the ring that Brooke Shields wore throughout the show, this went on for at least 10minutes with the highest bidder of $1400 winning the ring and a backstage tour... Wonder if it's on eBay yet?
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