I have returned from my theatre and dinner evening with my friend Chris. I think THE KID, based on Dan Savage's book, is a wonderful musical about a gay couple adopting a baby. The libretto is funny and touching, the lyrics are good, and the score, by my friend Andy Monroe, is very good. The arrangements and the band are excellent, but i must admit I'm bummed that he didn't ask me to orchestrate it.
We stayed after to see my friend Ann Harada, who's quite wonderful in a multitude of roles, as is everyone in the excellent ensemble. Chris Sieber is amazing as Dan Savage; I don't think he leaves the stage in either act. I'm a huge fan of his and his work here is excellent. Jill Eikenberry is very funny as his mother. I really recommend this production by The New Group, and I hope it gets great reviews and a recording. Ann tells me they're opening on May 10.