For Week #28 of Albums of the Week, I decided that I will review musicals. This is because this week is opening night for The Addams Family, which is being performed in CHS’s Juergen’s Gym from March 20th to the 23rd! So let us begin with the very musical our school is doing, and two other ones!
Musical #1: The Addams Family
Favorite Song: Waiting
Notes: “The Addams Family” follows the journey of said family and their relationship with a much more “normal” family with the name Beineke. I love all of the songs from this musical, but “Waiting” is just a phenomenal jazzy but opera style song that takes some serious skill to sing. I think it perfectly describes the expected life that people envision for women, but it shows that in reality that’s just not what every woman wants for themselves. This 10/10 musical is amazing, and I recommend you come by and watch the CHS cast do it justice!
Musical #2: The Pajama Game
Favorite Song: Hey There
Notes: “The Pajama Game” tells the story of Sid and Babe, two workers who are on opposing sides for their factory, Sleep Tite. You watch them fall in love with each other, despite not being able to be open about their relationship. The CHS theater department put this musical on last year, with much success. This musical also has a very jazzy feel to it, but there’s also many western styled songs on it too. I’m so happy that I was introduced to this musical last year, as it’s also phenomenal.
Musical #3: Beauty And The Beast: The Broadway Musical
Favorite Song: Me
Notes: “Beauty And The Beast” retells the classic tale of Belle and the Beast and how they were once enemies but eventually find love for each other. I’m sure the majority of people have seen either the animated or live-action Disney films and already know the majority of the music and the premise of the story. The musical does indeed add more music to help flesh out the characters more. I decided to add this musical to this list, as it is my all-time favorite musical ever, and a couple years ago CHS also put on their own performance of it!