We went to see this Thursday, and I wrote of our experience, but wanted to add a review. You knew this was going to be something special walking into the room and seeing the set.
It never ceases to amaze me the way a good stage painter can make plywood look like marble. You can see the balcony on either side in the pictures. There was also a balcony in the back. It was very interesting the way the balcony was used for the chorus, aka angels. It was very effective. The play did an adequate job of telling the story of Jesus from the New Testament perspective, but also giving the Book of Mormon point of view. They presented up through the birth of Jesus.
As mentioned in my thoughts on the evening, sometimes the music drowned out the vocals. But the spirit of the songs was tremendous, especially when they sand familiar sacrament hymns, "Jesus, Once of Humble Birth." It was a tremendous production. I recommend watching this if you ever get the chance. This same production was presented at the conference center for several years.
http://billywardlefamily.blogspot.com/2013/12/savior-of-world-musical-theater-turlock.html
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