My enjoyment of musicals largely depends on the songs, the singers singing them, and the storyline. Being that "Schmigadoon!" has a raunchy comedic bent and stretched out to only six episodes, I decided to give it a try. The result is that I am now a fan of Ariana DeBose, who is perfection in her performance of "With All of Your Heart," my favorite song from the show. She can sing, dance, act; she is beautiful - therefore a quadruple threat! I have always admired Cecily Strong's funny, outrageous performances on SNL, but here she gets to flex some dramatic acting chops, and she is pretty good. However, her singing and dancing are mediocre, but that is balanced out by the artful way she lovingly condescends Keegan-Michael Key throughout the episodes. Aaron Tveit also has a standout voice, and we can't forget Alan Cumming who is hilarious in his commitment to the role. Some scenes are so-so and the ending feels a bit abrupt, but there are true gems sprinkled in this show, making it an overall worthwhile experience with the six episodes.
Review of Schmigadoon!
