I've worked as lighting director on two different stage productions of "The Fantasticks". As Jason White suggests, a critical aspect to the magic of this production is the almost complete lack of set and props. The joy of the show is that the players work with so little, and each audience member's imagination fills out the picture. The published production photos make it clear that this movie violates these vital elements of this beautiful classic musical. It is a mistake and should never be released.
Review of The Fantasticks
