Frozen Live At The Hyperion Let It Go

Okay, people, let's talk Frozen Live at the Hyperion. I know, I know, sacrilege! Disney! Sparkles! But hear me out.

Has anyone else noticed something about "Let It Go" in the show? It's...a lot. Don't get me wrong, the actress playing Elsa is incredible. The voice? Spot on.

But after the tenth time hearing snippets of the song leading up to the big moment? I'm ready to build a snowman out of earplugs.

The Build-Up Blues

Seriously, the anticipation is like waiting in line for Space Mountain on a 100-degree day. You know the thrill is coming, but the sweat and screaming kids are starting to take their toll. It's not that the song isn't great, because Idina Menzel is a queen.

It’s more like, can we fast forward just a tiny bit? Just a smidge? My bladder would appreciate it.

They tease you with the first few notes during the ice harvesting scene. Then a hint during Anna's journey. It's like they're daring you to forget the world's most popular power ballad.

The Costume Change Conundrum

Let's be honest, everyone's waiting for Elsa's epic costume change. The swirling cape, the ice dress... it's pure magic. But does the song *need* to be stretched out to accommodate the wardrobe department's wizardry?

Maybe they could throw in a quick juggling act. Or a magic trick involving Olaf and a disappearing carrot nose. Just spitballing here!

It's Disney, isn't everything magical already?

My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves)

Here it comes: I think the Frozen Live version of “Let It Go” is… slightly less impactful than the movie version. I said it!

Don't get me wrong, I applaud the theatrical flair. But something gets lost in translation from screen to stage, maybe it's the studio magic.

Maybe it's because I've heard the song approximately 7,342 times since 2013. The magic kind of wears off after a while, like glitter on a toddler.

The "Let It Go" Aftermath

The funny thing is, after Elsa belts it out and builds her ice palace, the show is fantastic. The puppetry with Olaf? Hilarious. Sven's awkward reindeer shuffle? Delightful.

It's like the show can finally relax and just be awesome, without the pressure of *the song* looming over everything.

Perhaps the next time I visit Arendelle at the Hyperion, I'll wear a shirt that says "I Survived 'Let It Go'" as a badge of honor. Or maybe I'll just close my eyes and picture that disappearing carrot nose.