Gord and I saw Little Shop of Horrors at Stage West this afternoon as part of our subscription.One of the longest running off-broadway shows of all time, Little Shop of Horrors is about a down and out floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding it's growing appetite. This affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name thanks to the highly successful film version.
It was okay ... for some reason I wasn't really getting into it, though. I remember renting the movie and not watching the whole thing because I wasn't digging it. I guess I was getting the same vibes today.
The actors did a fine job, though I found Audrey a bit annoying.
Man I remember going to see the theater to see that movie when it came out with Rick Moranis in it.
ReplyDeleteI can't say it was ever a favorite show of mine, nor was the movie a favorite either--Though I think some of the songs are a lot of fun....
ReplyDelete"Suddenly Seymour"? Right??...LOL! Someone's name with an "S"..Well, I think it is Seymour....!