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Close, who reprised her Tony-winning performance as Norma in the 2017 Broadway revival and added layers of authenticity burnished by time, made the musical seem weightier than it is.

He argued that some of the removals might stand a court test as the case progresses, noting that some of the books dealt more with “juvenile, flatulent humor” than weightier subjects.

“Please Don’t Cry” has a weightier R&B influence than past projects.

Gadd’s comedic prowess assists in cutting through some of the weightier content, while Bailey’s assemblage of carefully curated costumes brings the show to life, visually speaking.

Experts in the relationship between the United States and China expressed appreciation for the pandas’ symbolism but noted that many weightier issues still required more progress.