The First Wives Club preview

"The First Wives Club" - book by Rupert Holmes, music and lyrics by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland, directed by Francesca Zambello - at The Old Globe, San Diego, July 17 - Aug. 23. CAST: Sheryl Lee Ralph (Elyse), Barbara Walsh (Brenda), Karen Ziemba (Annie), John Dossett (Aaron), Kevyn Morrow (Bill), Brad Oscar (Morty), Sara Chase (Trophy Wife), Sam Harris (Duane), Ari Lerner/Austyn Myers (Jason), Michelle Aravena (Ensemble), Mark Campbell (Swing; u/s Morty), Thursday Farrar (Ensemble; Andante; u/s Elyse), Jenifer Foote (Swing), Bob Gaynor (Ensemble; u/s Aaron), Matthew LaBanca (Ensemble; u/s Duane), Victoria Matlock (Ensemble; Andante; Cynthia; u/s Annie), Kat Palardy (Ensemble; Chris), Martin Samuel (Ensemble), Richard Waits (Ensemble; u/s Bill). CREATIVE TEAM: Lisa Stevens(Choreography), Ron Melrose (Music Direction, Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music), Peter J. Davison (Scenic Design), Paul Tazewell (Costume Design), Mark McCullough (Lighting Design), Jon Weston (Sound Designer), Harold Wheeler (Orchestrator), John Gentry Tennyson (Conductor), Zane Mark (Dance Music Arranger), Steve Rankin (Fight Director), Tara Rubin Casting (Casting), Jenifer Foote (Dance Captain), Annette Yé (Assistant Stage Manager) and Kim Vernace (Stage Manager).

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[pudgeuncle]

Some shows deserve to flop simply because they assemble the wrong people. This show was a total miscalcuation, particularly with this BORRRRRINNNGGG cast.

[TheDunHorse]

Is the ginger one Annie???

[AwesomeBEA]

BTW, saw it again. I sat further back so I could have a better view of everything. MUCH BETTER. And Sheryl Lee Ralph must have just had an off night the other evening I went, because I thought she was fabulous the second time around.

Man, I love this show now. I need a soundtrack. ASAP.

[AwesomeBEA]

I agree with you completely. I thought the show was fun. Obviously some things need work, but that was previews are for. Loved Annie and Brenda. I was a little disappointed with Sheryl Lee Ralph, but I think the rest of the cast made up for it. Duane and Dr. Leslie/Shelly/Feebee were AMAZING. I wish I could have seen more Victoria Matlock though. All in all, an entertaining show. I woke up singing a song, and that says something. I say give it a chance. Try all theater and don't limit yourself.

[LEGALLYbroadway]

This show was a amazing show!!!!! Jezz, it was a extremely fun evening and I cannot wait to see it new and improved on Broadway!!!! An all star cast and creative team!!! This was a blast to watch and I think if you go in with a positive attitude and know that this show isn't going to change the world, or change Broadway, then you can have a fun evening. people are too uptight now! Go to the Old Globe and see this show!!!!

[hapakun]

This musical was okay..... kinda disappointing. Loved the gay guy tho!

[oceanbound222]

NOT my cup of tea