By no means is "110 in the Shade" a perfect musical. But unlike Aaron, I did walk out humming tunes. And not just one. There were at least three lingering melodies in my head giving argument to the already pestering voices. And the reason? Audra McDonald gives a sensational performance as Lizzie Currie. I can't remember the last time I actually felt moved at a musical. Weepy-eyed moved, even. The cast is all around terrific and it's great to see John Cullum back on stage where he belongs. Bobby Steggert is endearingly cute and a bundle of energy. Kudos to Lonny Price for what I'm thinking is his best work yet — No, I unfortunately didn't see "A Class Act." But I'll be going back to see this again once it opens.
