My son and I have loved this show. We used to go to the CAC when it first started. In that space, everyone really felt a part of the performance, and it was so much fun.
We were in the center balcony at the Orpheum this time and felt like we were watching it remotely. We had four calling birds in costume standing up and singing loudly behind us - my son shouted for attention to them - but Ms. Owens never looked up.
Also, the sound system was not great, a surprise in a theatre like this.
The show benefits from a more intimate environment, like the CAC theatre.