Based on the 2012 documentary of the same name, Kristin Chenoweth stars as the ambitious Jackie Siegel who has champagne wishes and caviar dreams. The musical is 'funny, heartwarming and comes with a message for all of us trapped in and perhaps enamored by capitalism,' reviews critic Jacquinn Sinclair.
Siegel, a woman who angled to build one of the biggest homes in America modeled after the Palace of Versailles, came from humble beginnings. But, she burned with the desire to be and to have much more. And she wouldn’t stop until she achieved her goal, no matter the obstacles in her way. Siegel’s journey is detailed in the musical “,” a lavish undertaking that’s funny, heartwarming and comes with a message for all of us trapped in and perhaps enamored by capitalism.
The champagne wishes and caviar dreams referenced in Leach’s show are what Siegel seeks, but she doesn’t know how to make it happen, she sings in one number. David, rendered by the very talented F. Murray Abraham of “Serpico” and “Scarface” fame, loses the opportunity to bond more with his kids and wife. The family doesn’t eat dinner together because he works constantly to clothe, feed and house a growing family. He does this by selling timeshares. Dubbed the “Timeshare King,” there’s an awesome companion ballad, complete with a horse and a short animated film with dancing buildings that illustrates his success.
The entire ensemble — which works with the efficiency of a well-oiled machine — was complemented by the creative team to pull off an exciting night of theater. French Revolution gear, sequined 1980s dresses and marvelously over-the-top gowns by Christian Cowan and technical costume designer Ryan Park, Dane Laffrey’s scenic and video design , Natasha Katz’s lighting and props by Ray Wetmore and JR Goodman all helped make the show even more spectacular.
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