Not a Broadway show but with Broadway roots, "Galavant" premieres Sunday, January 4 on ABC. Reviews are coming in as many of you may have seen on Broadway World. They are mixed leaning towards "Good to see television trying something different but..."
I've had mixed feelings about the trailers and sneaks I've seen. The jokes are arch, "look at us having fun with this" and not all funny. But this is a very hard mixed genre to tackle, and I am thankful that they're doing a musical series on television. So I'll reserve judgement till I see the series. I'm curious about other BW board member thoughts.
Well, considering that the pitch of the show appears to be "a send-up of the super-serious medieval/fantasy drama genre so popular right now," tongue in cheek seems to be exactly what they're shooting for.
Did they seriously do their own version of the "Montage" song from Team America and South Park?!
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--Cartman: South Park
ATTENTION FANS: I will be played by James Barbour in the upcoming musical, "BroadwayWorld: The Musical."
UGH!? I gave it 30 minutes as it was terribly difficult to watch hamming it up trying to be funny and the jokes falling flat didn't work for me but enjoy...
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Sunday in the Park with George
It seemed to be going for Robin Hood Men in Tights and less Princess Bride. Personally, I enjoyed it. It's ridiculous and campy and a good way to spend an hour on a Sunday evening. Though I think the guy who plays King Richard understands the sort of comedy the show was aiming for better than most of the cast (save for Sid and the chef).
Did anyone else think the main number under like an uptempo version of "If I Can't Love Her" from Beauty and the Beast? Of course, I was a fan of the music. just wish ithe show was a little funnier or unique.