THE N. Y. THEATRE SCENE 2008 2009 THE REVIVALS PG. 4

The musical revivals were a mixed blessing. HAIR was given a lively and high spirited production that made this 1968 show seem fresh as ever. WEST SIDE STORY had it's good points but was hurt by casting errors in some major roles. GUYS AND DOLLS was given such an underpowered and poorly staged production that this greatest of all musicals seemed tame indeed, and PAL JOEY was another example of a classic show being hurt by needless book revisions and severe casting errors.