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Jason Graae was an energetic Njegus. Malcolm MacKenzie, Greg Fedderly and Jamie Offenbach portrayed crisply delineated characters, as did Jay Brian Winnick as Kromow. As Pritschitsch, Brian Calì showed considerable vocal promise. Rena Harms, Elizabeth Brackenbury and Carol Swarbrick were visually impressive as they sang with sultry tones.

One of the best reasons to see this show was the spectacular dancing. Peggy Hickey's choreography seemed quite authentic in both the Parisian and the folk dances. Soloists Yvette Tucker, Shell Bauman, Lisa Gillespie and Jonathan Sharp exhibited both artistry and athleticism. During the final act, the audience began to clap along with the orchestra, and you could see that the onlookers had enjoyed the evening by the smiles on their faces as they left the theater.