The Official "13" Love Thread.
The Official "13" Love Thread.
#1The Official "13" Love Thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:12pm
For those who loved the show, like me.
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Updated On: 9/19/08 at 03:12 PM
#2re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:15pm
Noooo!!! I was going to start it!
But I loved it too.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#2re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:16pmLove.
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#3re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:17pmOh, haha, sorry wicked_beast4.
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#4re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:18pm
Dg, I was kidding. 
But I really really LOVED the show.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
#5re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:19pm
Can't believe I'm saying this, I enjoyed it more than Wicked...
Broadway.com- Meeting the Starts of 13
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=570410
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Updated On: 9/14/08 at 03:19 PM
#6re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:20pm
I saw them at BoB - and they were all really good, I'm really excited to see it. I saw one of the girls in the audience and congratulated her on being awesome.
is 13 doing rush?
#8re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 3:31pmI am definitely rushing!!!!!! THe show is the best front row!!!! Can't wait to see it again!!
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
bwaybud
Chorus Member Joined: 10/26/06
#9re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 4:05pm
13 Dress Rehearsal:
I saw the Dress Rehearsal for invited teens yesterday and thought the show was awesome!
Let me start by saying:
I've been reading some bashing reviews from a few people on the broadwayworld boards (aka WiCkEDrOcKS), mostly immature attention starved teens looking for attention on the internet. Having an opinion is one thing, but bashing the entire show is ridicules, does it need work? sure it does, but I think it will be really wonderful once the production is completed.
You can tell how immature this person is through their posts in this thread : https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?page=4&thread=978125&boardid=1
(How the audience is annoying him on line, etc. from his profile name alone his opinions seem highly biased and unnecessary for a dress rehearsal review, I choose to see the potential rather than be rude during the beginning of the process of editing a show, creators were watching it in a new element for the first time along with this audience.)
NOW with that out of the way more specific thoughts:
First off people should keep in mind that this was the first ever complete run of the show, it was a dress rehearsal and there is a preview process ahead of the show.
I think that the choreography in the production is fantastic at times, and a bit unnecessary at other times, the excess will be cut away in time, still performed really well by the cast, very impressive.
The music was really wonderful, you can tell that the production is still beginning previews, but I think the cast recording will be really popular once it is released; some great singles, and really captures each characters voice in the stages of development. You can tell that Jason Robert Brown wrote the music specifically in the correct keys for each character to sound like they are in a teenagery prepubescent point of their lives. A very smart composer, we could use more of them these days putting out original work and nurturing the characters as apposed to the crowd pleasers, but still understanding the balance between the two.
I really enjoyed the book by Robert Horn, as did the audience, responding so powerfully that the show was interrupted many times, wild applause and laughter, a very brave book, i'm really excited to see how it forms.
I think the show is introducing some amazing new talent to New York, Allie Trimm has an absolutely amazing voice, her tone is fantastic and she had great control, making it look easy like a pro. "What it means to be a friend" is fantastic. Major chills.
Brynn Williams, Caitlin Gann and Ariana Grande had amazing voices, and fantastic presence showcased in the last song "Brand New You" I predict a big future for all of them, though I must say that their voices are sorely underused in the production.
Graham Philips as Evan completely held the show together on his own, a very hard task during a dress rehearsal with a WILD audience, interrupting the flow of the scenes and yelling out at rude and inappropriate moments. Major props to him, his voice is fantastic as well.
Aaron Simon Gross was absolutely amazing as Archie, whose character makes the show for me. He was completely dedicated to his character, physically, vocally, and emotionally. Five stars from me, maybe even a supporting tony nomination, I wouldn't be surprised.
That's all for now! Maybe more thoughts next time I see the show!
Check it out! Its wonderful.
Updated On: 9/14/08 at 04:05 PM
#10re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 4:33pmI love this show. I love the music and everything about it! I have listened to What it means to be a friend like 25 times...
#11re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 4:54pm
wicked_beast4, if you don't mind me asking, who do you know from the show? While I was waiting on-line the people right in front of me new Delaney, Brynn, and I think Al, and all three of them kept coming over.
I know as a fact a few people in front of me were/are in Broadway shows, so maybe one was you. I just know there was a former and current Michael Banks and current Michael Banks. Also, two Flounders stopped by twice. I don't really want to use names, for privacy.
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Updated On: 9/14/08 at 04:54 PM
#12re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:01pm
I would prefer not to say, just because I like to keep my personal life separate from those online. I wasn't one of the Flounders or Michaels, but I have done other things/shows with them before.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
Updated On: 9/14/08 at 05:01 PM
#13re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:03pmOh, ok, I just realized you weren't one of them because I read you comment on the set design thread, I was coming to edit it. Cool that you've done shows with them before though.
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TooDarnHot
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/08
#14re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:14pm
so being friends with the Broadway child stars is the big thing now?
13 was okay.... not great. but not bad.
#15re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:18pm
I guess? haha, it doesn't really matter.
But I did really like the show.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
TooDarnHot
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/08
#16re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:20pmperhaps you did... but MOST fans, of the show, are around that age. can't expect to be successful without some type of older fan base. even SPRING AWAKENING has an older adult base.
#17re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:24pm
For those who want to see the show...
go to broadwayoffers.com
and enter code save14
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#18re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/14/08 at 5:29pmI loved the show. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. You can read a short review I wrote here. https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=978856&dt=0&boardid=1
#19re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/16/08 at 11:56pmAnyone see the first preview today?
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#20re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/17/08 at 12:22amLove.
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#21re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/19/08 at 11:28pmthanks for the link to this thread. I posted a review from tonight in another thread. I am in my 20s and I really enjoyed myself tonight. I thought the kids had fabulous singing voices.
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#22re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/19/08 at 11:43pmwicked beast- did you go to the dress?
#23re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/20/08 at 3:31pm
sgv123- Yes, I did. I was front row, center section, right aisle seat. Bright yellow shirt.
Did you?
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#24re: The Official '13' love thread.
Posted: 9/20/08 at 3:46pmyeah, i was front row on the left side, left aisle seat.
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