Despite some early technical difficulties which caused the show to be stopped shortly after it began, the Broadway bound musical Frozen had its first public performance at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. And while probably biased, the fans that attended the show took to Twitter and gave the production rave reviews.
For some, words could not initially describe the experience.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/LDfbyp0b5a
— Mrs. Jameson (@Jameson349) August 18, 2017
It was incredible!!!!
— Mrs. Jameson (@Jameson349) August 18, 2017
Despite being used by The Walt Disney Company in nearly every way since the film has been released, it seems the audience is not tired of "Let It Go" as several said it was a highlight of the production.
In case anyone is wondering, Let It Go makes for a freaking showstopper number on stage! Fantastic end to act one.
— Michael Iachini (@ClayCrucible) August 18, 2017
The crowd going crazy during let it go---they most energetic moment I've ever felt in a theatre. Thank you for sharing your talent with us
— Vanessa Rivera (@vanessaerivera) August 18, 2017
Some fans answered questions about the new songs.
Most of them fit. There is a song where Anna buys winter clothes at the store and that song seems unnecessary lol but it was a fun one!
— Vanessa Rivera (@vanessaerivera) August 18, 2017
i'll write up a full recap later on, but for those of you who can't wait- i'll leave you with this: Monster could be a radio hit tomorrow ❄️
— Missy Rose (@missyrose87) August 18, 2017
People REALLY got into the @FrozenBroadway spirit at tonight's Opening preview ❄️❄️⛄️⛄️☃️☃️ SO much excitement out here pic.twitter.com/yh8AtpkxS5
— Chris Parente (@chrisparente) August 18, 2017
While this may change as the show is tweaked before its Broadway premiere, here is the list of the musical numbers that were performed at this first performance. It appears that all the songs from the original film are included at this point.
Act I
"Vuelie (Company)
Anna and Elsa (Young Anna, Young Elsa, Townspeople)
A Little Bit of You (Young Elsa, Young Anna)
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Young Anna)
For the First Time in Forever (Anna, Elsa, Townspeople)
Hans of the Southern Isles (Hans)
Dangerous to Dream (Elsa, Townspeople)
Love is an Open Door (Anna, Hans)
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (Kristoff)
What Do You Know about Love? (Anna, Kristoff)
In Summer (Olaf)
Hans of the Southern Isles (Reprise) (Hans, Wesleton, Townspeople)
Let It Go (Elsa)
Act II
Hygge (Oaken, Kristoff, Anna, Olaf, Ensemble)
For the First Time in Forever (Reprise) (Anna, Elsa)
When Everything Falls Apart (Olaf, Kristoff, Anna)
Fixer Upper (Bulda, Olaf, Hidden Folk)
Kristoff Lullaby (Kristoff)
Monster (Elsa, Hans, Volunteers)
Hans of the Southern Isles (Reprise 2) (Hans)
True Love (Anna)
Colder by the Minute (Pabbie, Anna, Kristoff, Elsa, Hans, Townspeople)
Vuelle (Love Thaws) (Townspeople)
Resolution (Company)
Performances at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and continue through October 1, 2017. For information on the Denver engagement visit DenverCenter.org.
Following its out-of-town tryout, Frozen will join Disney hits Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway, beginning performances at the St. James Theatre on Thursday, February 22, 2018 and opening mid-March 2018. Tickets for Broadway performances are on sale now. Visit FrozenTheMusical.com for more information.
