I just came from the show which I had been very much looking forward to. Unfortunately, the production did not live up to my expectations. I have been to many Broadway shows and London productions, but also local theater including Phoenix Theater, Herberger, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, and Mesa Theater. This was the worst production I've ever seen. It might have some redeeming qualities for those who are unfamiliar with the play or movie, or for those unfamiliar with Jewish life in 19th century Eastern Europe. But for me I could not get past the lack of talent in the actress playing Golda. Not only could she not act, she could barely speak, let alone sing. Her voice was crackling and weak in regular speech, and worse in song. She also looked about 20 years too old for the part, and sounded 40 years too old. The son-in-law characters had decent voices, but no power in them--they couldn't project well. The daughters had nice voices. The general production was not up to par. It's hard to wreck such a fabulous play entirely, but they gave it a try. Again, it still is worth seeing if you haven't ever seen the story acted out, but I might recommend the film version instead.