Shakers Summarized: Amanda Seyfried Shines in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

The Testament of Ann Lee Is the Wild Shaker Musical You Crave

When it comes to The Testament of Ann Lee, you’re either someone who wants to see a long, sometimes harrowing musical about the woman who founded the Shaker religion, or you’re most definitely not. Hopefully you are.

Shakers summarized: Amanda Seyfried shines in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Amanda Seyfried is underrated—in fact, she is one of today’s most excellent actresses. She’s in possession of impeccable comic timing (Mean Girls), dramatic heft (The Housemaid, a newly released film that is demented and fun) and a beautiful singing voice (Les Misérables). The Testament of Ann Lee calls upon those strong acting chops and that singing voice—but not so much the comic timing. It brandishes a solemn tone with strongly choreographed …

THE TESTMENT OF ANN LEE – Review

Amanda Siegfried gives a powerful and fearless performance in this drama based on the true story of Ann Lee, the founder of Shaker religious community in 1774 Colonial America. Director/co-writer Mona Fastvold’s historical drama THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE depicts both the life and legend of Ann Lee, the leading light of this religious movement … Continue reading THE TESTMENT OF ANN LEE – Review