I don’t care who they cast, it’s a mediocre musical at best.
Try watching the movie and not cringe.
You’re better off watching Schoolhouse Rock videos.
I liked a couple of scenes in the movie. Not the whole movie, but a couple of songs and scenes.
Molasses to Rum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeuaTpH6Ck0
The Vote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AozjtJ3djns
Oh, I loved it. It’s one of my favorites. I thought it was witty and the songs stuck in my head. The theme you hear all the time at 4th of July parades and such. “Does Anybody Care?” always touched my heart.