This is not Sondheim's best musical, not by a long shot. The music is rambly and, for the most part, unmemorable. However, there are some very good lyrics, and the story is fairly interesting. The second half of the show is better than the first, easier to connect to. Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters are both superb in their roles. I would recommend this if you're a Sondheim fan already... Otherwise, I'd recommend watching Into the Woods to become a Sondheim fan before you watch this. :-) 3.5 stars.
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