William Atherton made the role of Honore, played by Maurice Chevalier in the movie, his own and was delightful in his light touch. Matt Cavenaugh, really too young for the role (although that may have been a choice), played Gaston, Gigi's snobby suitor. Mr. Cavenaugh has a strange way of talking, very sing-song, and his singing has a lot of vibrato. Nevertheless he is charming as Gaston. Then there is the irrepressible Jason Graae who, much to the audience's enjoyment, played several roles with his typical humor. Steve Orish is the Musical Director and leads the 20-piece orchestra through this magnificent score. Gigi played at the Freud Theatre at U.C.L.A. from Feb 15 through 27.
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