Lets all keep in mind it was just the first 2 hours.
Most of the media people who saw the first few episodes of this season mentioned that it took a few episodes to find its new footing but it does get there.
I was happy with most of tonight. They are embracing some of the soapy aspects that are going to exist, while trimming a lot of fat. I'm not sure this show could ever be perfect (especially to theatre lovers who will nitpick everything, and I freely admit I am one) but it seems better now then it did at any point last season.
It's better enough that I might actually be able to watch it without wanting to throw something at the screen. :-p
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
I loved it. I don't care to nitpick it. I thought it was as good as the pilot. I had no need for the drunk Derek fantasy sequence but I liked all the other songs. And poor Teresa Rebeck with the scarf line.
Chorus Member Joined: 11/7/08
Whizzer, the song Katharine McPhee sang in Brooklyn was a Pasek and Paul tune, I believe.
Hallelujah!! My Ivy Lynn just brought it home. Time to rewind and rewatch again and again and again.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
That's exactly what I meant by "Poor Teresa Rebeck."
Will & Grace meets Glee meets Zzzzzzzzzzzz. And it's already preempted next week. Way to build momentum. And what were the new original songs??? The one sung by this season's newest contender for most annoying character, Jimmy, sounded like the only new one to me. The other's were covers and retreads from last season.
Rebecca Shukert referred to "anger salads" in season one. In season two the show features "apology muffins."
COINCIDENCE????????
This is such a tender song and I have a feeling it is when she is dying.
Bernadette Peters and Megan Hilty
"Hang the Moon" from Bombshell
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
How are they like Will and Grace except that he's gay and she was Grace? I believe Tom and Julia actually care about each other.
Broadway Here I Come was the Iconis' song.
There was lots I liked, and lots I rolled my eyes at -- but overall, I was satisfied. I like the new characters, but feel some are going to have to disappear to actually give proper attention to others.
Thanks NovaNurse and yes that line about the scarves was inspired.
My one big complaint was not enough music. I think they are righting the ship though overall.
I feel season 2 is off to a solid start and full of so many possibilities. Karen goes into Hit List & Ivy joins Sean Hayes' musical comedy in the lead role. Bombshell still gets workshopped and doesn't arrive on Broadway until the following season. The Tony's will feature Karen vs. Ivy vs. Jennifer Hudson(Wiz revival??), thus leading into season 3 with who gets to play Marilyn on Broadway.
and that red haired actress that Derek confronted was Mara Davi.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
I'm still digging it. I'm not in show business and I don't live in New York, so maybe that's why it's easier for me to watch than a lot of you.
Was Julia's pregnancy storyline ever tied up? Are they just ignoring what happened in the finale (which I would TOTALLY be okay with) or did I miss it?
ACL...when I think of Mara Davi... I still picture her in her ACL short hairstyle.
Ended up watching and I'm still waiting for my sedation to kick in... Jeremy made it interesting. The trailer of what's coming looks fantastic- wonder if it'll live up to how good the clips made it look.
Jeremy should go into gay porn just to show Karen that he's not gonna be pigeonholed into just being a song writer. That'll show her!
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
I do not think it was mentioned.
Eileen is pregnant?! I bet it was that damn Jordan Roth.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
Thank you, dear Namo. I'm choosing to believe Julia had an abortion.
Wait, Julia was pregnant? Was it the muffins that made her miscarry?
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