When you have a simple and warm story about friendship, it's pretty easy to sit back and enjoy the show.
I loved Morgan Freeman in the movie version but James Earl Jones is brilliant as Hoke in the theatre production. Afterall, James has a voice that resonates - King Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King and as Darth Vader in Star Wars. The voice carries beautifully through the theatre and his character enormously likable. A performance that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy. For my review, click here