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Thursday, May 8, 2014
IF/THEN, the road not taken went on forever
The musical IF/THEN is a very slippery, sliding doors storyline. The play centers around Elizabeth (Idinia Menzel) whose 2 life scenarios are played out as Beth, a city planner who pines for her married boss or as Liz, who takes a chance on love with Josh, an army medic who just returned from his tour of duty, still dressed in fatigues. To simplify things: Beth's path finds solace with her platonic friendships & successful corporate career. Liz's choices leads to a happy marriage to Josh & 2 young sons, until Josh is called back to military service & killed. Oh sorry, was that a buzz kill? It doesn't matter, you will be swathed in cloying cliches unitl you're smothered. I was confused at times which scenario I was watching. Perhaps, IF I had cared more THEN I might have been better focused. Menzel is an engaging actress with a beautiful voice. But, every number is delivered at the identical, show stopping decibel. IF I had known THEN what I know now, I would have chosen another show.
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