Little Shop of Horrors
Opening Night: October 2, 2003
Closing: August 22, 2004
Theater: August Wilson Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour Krelbourn, a meek florist who makes a Faustian pact with a tiny plant in order to win the heart of Audrey, the girl he loves. The exotic little plant makes Seymour a celebrity, but behind the glamour and fame lies a secret he can’t reveal: this strange and unusual plant’s favorite food is… blood! Based on the film by Roger Corman, the classic musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken comes to Broadway for the first time in a new production directed by Jerry Zaks.
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October 3, 2003
An open letter to Audrey II, the people-eating plant in the revival of the musical ”Little Shop of Horrors,” which opened last night at the Virginia Theater:
Dear Diva:
You’re still hungry, aren’t you, you insatiable vixen? It wasn’t enough that you starred in a creepy 1960 cult flick, then went on to wow ’em in the Off Broadway musical adaptation in 1982, and then quickly proceeded to the movie version of the musical, where you got to munch on Hollywood big shots like Steve Martin. Oh, no, you had to have Broadway at your feet, too, like Nicole and Glenn. Well, I saw you at the Virginia, baby, and, yes, you’re bigger than ever. But some time when it’s quiet between shows, Audrey II, take a look at that green face of yours in the mirror and ask yourself what’s missing. Try to figure out just what you left behind you when you took the steep road to the Great White Way.
Sincerely,
Someone who knew you when
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