The cast seems to sense the problems handed it: thus the forced exhilaration early on and the easier confidence later.
Even the cast of "Valentine" doesn't seem that concerned, and their fictional lives are at stake.
The photography is indeed quite vivid, and the cast seems to be in enviable physical shape.
In fact, the whole cast seems to greatly enjoy this production.
But the cast seems to carry the weight of words and worlds on its shoulders.
The overall effect is that the cast seems to need a good night's sleep.
Both old and new cast largely seemed to .
And the cast seems to have taken the same overacting class.
The entire cast seems to be having a lot of fun with the play, and that becomes infectious with the audience.
Afterward you feel more beaten up than exhilarated, but the cast at least seems to be having some fun.