NEW YORK—It’s hard to think of a better fit than Sutton Foster for the role of Charity Hope Valentine, the eternal optimist and believer in happy endings. Foster shines in the role, coupling the character’s sunny attitude with a high-wattage smile, even as the world rains its woes upon her head.
The New Group’s excellent presentation is of the 1966 Broadway musical “Sweet Charity,” created by luminaries like Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music), and Dorothy Fields (lyrics), and was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It was based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Ennio Flaiano.
'Sweet Charity' is an absolute triumph.
