Anne Frank Musical Opens in Spain
The musical of “The Diary of Anne Frank” — which I’ve been dreading for months — has finally opened in Madrid. Here’s the Variety review. Conclusion: “Seemingly designed to silence any protests and appeal to all ages, this thoroughly playsafe, highly polished product tells its tragic, familiar tale with minimal fuss and great respect. Though occasionally engaging, fresh and warm, the result — unlike its source material — only intermittently delivers any authentic emotional punch. But as a low-horror, slightly saccharine way to teach younger auds about the darker side of history, it’s first-rate.”
