There are several costume changes that are apparently supposed to suggest multiple characters, however, since every song is performed on the same level of intensity, it becomes very difficult to appreciate differences in the personalities portrayed. Unfortunately, for others, the performance is so emotional that almost all the famous Porter wit seems lost under its heavy burden. Mr. Hayden's biography states that he is studying acting with Betty Buckly. There is no question that he incorporates her emotional style in his work. Every tune is over amplified and arranged to fit into virtually any new rock musical on Broadway.
Every lyric is imbued with extraordinary intensity and heartbreak.
We now know the hidden content and it seems that all he really had in mind was a series of torch songs. If you like your Porter hot, over wrought, loud, sexy and gay, then this is the show for you.