7. Pugsley. Just not your usual “Wasssuuppp bro, dude”.
Pugsley (Jeremy Todd Shinder) who likes…err loves to be tortured everyday by his sister Wednesday. But since she’s getting married, Pugsley is scared to be alone. You will see the other side of his sadistic personality; like a typical boy who would not want to experience any separation anxiety with his one and only sister. For his young age, he is so talented…you gotta hear him sing during his solo performance; he is so adorably cute and funny. Where else can you find a boy who gives out smiles and laughter when his sister tortures her? haha. His character is always positive but he can be nasty and cute most of the time.
Favourite scene: The torture-scene with his sister, Wednesday.
8. Lurch. He’s big and he’s mysterious. Are you curious?
Lurch is played by Dan Olson, the ghoulish butler of the The Addams Family. He surprises the audience on the last scene! He may not speak all throughout the show but his presence was strong, he is truly the best friend of Gomez in my opinion as well. Audience would always burst out laughing whenever he does that signature Lurch “flappy hurry-up-walk”. Everyone in the clan loves Lurch, i mean who wouldn’t? I’d like one LURCH ..to go please.
Favourite scene: The part where he surprises everyone with this ‘unspeakable’ talent.
9. Snappy songs; gripping lyrics.
The Addams Family play has showcased the entire cast’s array of talent. If you will come down and watch this show with an open mind, the music and lyrics will be your guide and make the story work for you. I find the lyrics truly accessible, relatable. They have catchy tunes that will make you hum it in the end…perhaps even while brushing your teeth before bedtime.
10. Props, sets, costumes. Spooktacular.
The Addams Family set was designed in a unique way that you can appreciate the lighting used in every scene; as well as the smooth transition from one scene to the other. Costumes of The Addams Family Clan? Superb! Morticia’s can beat JLO’s during the Grammys haha. The ancestors deserve a special mention; they were all good, especially those dancing scenes. One of the ancestors was actually the choreographer, awesome isn’t it? The use of the proscenium curtain was brilliant, that velvety thing added some pizazz to the show.
The astounding thing is the amount of movement they have packed to the show. Sometimes when you have a lot of people on the stage, they lose the spontaneity, but not with this show. Think of the ancestors, they are there not just as backup dancers; they are there to add a frenzied glee to everyone and they indeed are audience consuming. The Addams Family hamming it up with some dance moves (When You’re an Addams) was like a detonated bomb across the stage. What a way to pump up an audience and the show has just started. Wait for ACT II as there will be more revelations as well as the heart-warming scenes are all rolled up.
Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. Truth. Love. Family. This is the story of a macabre clan who proves that in dealing with life, there is no manual. Our family is what we need in the end in spite of all the deception and anger we come across. Fun and laughter, peppered all throughout the show by The Addams Family vigorous cast. This family would certainly be one big inspiration.
Phew. Thanks for sticking up with me while I roll out those ten reasons to watch The Addams Family. I am sure I may have left out a few more, if you have seen it let us know below! The show is currently playing at Resorts World Sentosa. You still have the entire week to catch this musical play that would surely touch your hearts.
The Addams Family runs from July 09- 28th, 8 pm at the Festive Grand, Resorts World Sentosa, with 2 pm weekend matinees. Tickets from $55 to $175 at SISTIC. Do check out the Resorts World Sentosa website for further details and to book your tickets.
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