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I saw the original RSC production at the Barbican Centre in London. It starred Colm Wilkinson & Patti Lupone.

I’m a traditionalist: I simply don’t like English musicals. I like Broadway musical comedies or serious American musicals like Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd.

I don’t think the English standards for musicals are up to snuff. As much as I hate the way Broadway musicals have evolved over the last 20 years, the on-stage talent is still utterly amazing. British talent just can’t compete.

But, if you want to talk about standards in drama, the Brits have it all over us. Again, with exceptions.