If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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""Is it not??" It's a new musical, but it's far from an original musical."
Why does every thread have to circle back to a discussion of one individual's taste regarding a show which is not and cannot be intelligently discussed?
By that logic, Hamilton isn't original either. After all, Alexander Hamilton was a real person, and both Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson and 1776 already did the "history turned musical" thing.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Something Rotten! is most definitely NOT original, cause it's got like ummm, music in it and that's been done and it's like umm, got people in it saying stuff and that's certainly been done. And geeeeez, people are wearing costumes and that's been done forevah.
So NOT original AT ALL. LOL, LMFAO, OMG!!! #defnotoriginal #sonotoriginal #notevenhalfasgoodasnexttonormal #whoisthisguyshakespeare
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
That's obviously true, but the fact that the attendance is increasing as well as the average ticket price is likely attributable, at least in part, to word of mouth.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
Something Rotten is really just a combination of The Producers and Spamalot. I really liked the show, and theres a lot of production value to it, but its all stuff we've seen before. The score is really great though, and wonderful performances. I think its worth seeing.
I don't think anyone is laboring under the impression that SR is high art or that it is a breakthrough in the art form. A lot of people, me included, found it enjoyable and fun. That's all it aspires to be. For those looking for an "important" show, look elsewhere.
Brandy was off for two days (four perfs). It seems to be working with having a celebrity Roxie. However, it would make sense for the producers to also consider a celebrity Velma (which hasn't been done in ages). If not that, then having a Velma other than "you know who" wouldn't hurt. It just might help.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
I'm thinking that it's nearly time for Chicago to pack it up. It's a great show, but it's been here for just about forever and I'd love to venture back into the Ambassador for something fresh.