Kiss of the Spider Woman Review: Slick Revival at Leicester Curve
A new touring revival of Kander and Ebb's musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is currently playing at Curve in Leicester, directed by Paul Foster. This production marks a significant return for the show, which has not had a major staging since 1992, coinciding with the upcoming general release of Bill Condon's film adaptation starring Jennifer Lopez. The review highlights the stark contrast between the grim reality of the Buenos Aires prison setting and the golden age Hollywood fantasy sequences. While praising the powerful singing by Anna-Jane Casey as the villainous Spider Woman and the performances of Fabian Soto Pacheco and George Blagden, the critic notes that the fantasy elements sometimes feel more like an inappropriate tribute to cinema than a genuine escape. Despite some blunt dialogue and a fourth-wall distance, the production is described as slick, earnest, and impressive in its study of friendship.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman Review: Slick Revival at Leicester Curve
A new touring revival of Kander and Ebb's musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is currently playing at Curve in Leicester, directed by Paul Foster. This production marks a significant return for the show, which has not had a major staging since 1992, coinciding with the upcoming general release of Bill Condon's film adaptation starring Jennifer Lopez. The review highlights the stark contrast between the grim reality of the Buenos Aires prison setting and the golden age Hollywood fantasy sequences. While praising the powerful singing by Anna-Jane Casey as the villainous Spider Woman and the performances of Fabian Soto Pacheco and George Blagden, the critic notes that the fantasy elements sometimes feel more like an inappropriate tribute to cinema than a genuine escape. Despite some blunt dialogue and a fourth-wall distance, the production is described as slick, earnest, and impressive in its study of friendship.
The Guardian