I sat on stage for my second viewing of Spring Awakening. I attended the Wednesday September 3rd evening showing (which may accounting for the sluggish performances). It was a little strange first because I was alone and second I had just cracked my tailbone 4 days before. I was excited to see the new cast, how they brought the characters to life. It was nice that Blake Daniel was still there (he is such a cutie). But the rest of the cast...oh dear....
Let's start with Hunter Parrish.
Why were you chosen for the role of Melchior? What possessed the team to pick you? No offense, I'm sure you are a great guy, but really? You looked like you were playing a part the whole time, where as Jonathan Groff became Melchior. I know it isn't quite fair because he IS Melchior, but this is Broadway baby, not some high school musical. Very poorly done, Hunter, very poorly done indeed.
Oh Gerard Canonico (Moritz), nice voice, not so good at the rest. I felt like I was watching a community production, NOT Broadway.
Alexandra Socha as Wendla was very nice. You definitely believe that she is young and naive where as Mia was more "learned." You did an amazing job. But, with that said, it just wasn't up to Broadway standards! I just don't understand!All in all the new cast is a big let down. Strong roles thanks to the supporting cast but other then that not as good as even the second role changes.
