The Kitchen Musical: Bravo!

Finally a south-east Asian musical drama tv that really give me chills. We've got quite a few of that thing here on local but tv, but simply tragic. It's sad but true, mostly just scream 'try-hard Asian' to me. I usually am offended by that stereotype, but boy, is it true.

 

However, I was really in awe, with all the good feelings when first saw The Kitchen Musical(of Singaporean production). I thought it was brilliantly executed. Everything about this musical just seemed so right. The acting was great, the choreography was smart, and the setting was hands down, very very chic. You know how you always get this over-the-top, tacky colourful thingy going on asian tv, be it the wardrobe, the setting or even the characters themselves? Well, I just couldn't seem to sense any of those while watching The Kitchen Musical. Yes, there were the wigs and all, but they seemed to be cleverly put together, not just some random props that came out of nowhere. Thus, I must say that this is one heck of a very classy musical to come out of south-east Asia. I think it's always about the question of taste, and this production simply just hit on all the right notes. So, bravo!

Men who cook dancing to George Michael's Faith, how can one possibly not fall for that? ;p

And Gayle girls, you guys rock!! Gosh, I love their characters. They have this little cheeky bitchy attitude going on, yet doesn't seem to overwhelm at all. And they look like they were born with that character, without any hints of trying too hard, that is. Extra props for team Gayle! :)

Of course, there's always a room for improvements. I really wish for this musical to have more seasons to come, perhaps more youthful ones*yes, this would be my only complaint so far*. And let's hope there will be more classy musicals like this on local tv! :)