She looked very much the true professional we all know she is and you couldn't tell it was only her 3rd show!
Her voice has grown so much, I think it is a lot more powerful now and she filled the theatre no problem. When ever I hear her sing I get goosebumps and it sends chills down my spine, but this time I had a lump in my throat too and just about managed not to cry!
The man sitting next to me was so impressed with her voice that half way through her solo, 'On My Own', he turned to his wife and said 'wow! that's what you call a voice! totally amazing!!' I couldn't help but sit there and feel proud!
Not only was she playing Eponine, but she was also in the ensemble for most of Act 1 before Eponine makes an appearence. This amused me greatly, playing 'spot Sam' everytime anyone new came on stage!
The whole cast are great and they already are working so well together. I wasn't too sure on Nick Jonas's voice though. It sounded a bit too quiet and weak to me. I was expecting more from him, being a professional singer and all. Although he stood no chance when singing with Sam. She totally outsung him and out shone him! She made the show!!
I got to meet up with her before the show at stage door which was lovely (whilst trying to avoid the huge queue of Jonas fans). I only got to chat with her for a few mins as she had to go and get ready but it was still awesome.
I got to see her afterwards too but only for about 30 secs as she had to rush off to meet someone before her next show!
What an amazing day!! I want to re-live it again and again!!
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一棵樹除非在春天開了花，否則難望在秋天結果。.................................................................
I saw the matinee show on 10 July, having seen the show last year. Both times from the front row of the stalls. I am a big fan of Sam Barks and saw her in Cabaret in a few different theatres. Also went to Windsor to see Aladdin.
She is very talented and played Eponine with great conviction and she really captured the character and displayed all the range of emotions in the various scenarios. I thought the death scene was particularly convincing and well done.
I aam going back to see Sam on 7 August and am really looking forward to seeing the show again.
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