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In musical theater, the books often the trickiest thing to get right and the easiest target for criticism.
If you dont believe that the characters have a reason to break into song, blame the book.
If the night feels like its dragging, blame the book.
Well, theres always one place to look.
Instead, theyve just hacked throughBuena Vistas Gordian knot.
Why not simply cut as much of the book as possible?
The remarkable thing is how much that approach works.
Her sister would never approve!
The younger Ruben was Picasso on the keys.
The band, composed of musicians from around the globe, also gives the show its center of gravity.
At the Schoenfeld, everything has more space to luxuriate.
Thats good material, if anyone wants to really wrestle with it.
Buena Vista Social Clubis at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.
