13: anyone interested? — Page 2

"I dont think anyone was bashing or attacking this show; rather, expressing their own interest in it. It's okay for people to have different interests, talk about them etc."

As I was saying, it is okay to have your opinion, but why try to put the show down before you saw it? Bryant Park performances out in the hot sun don't always give the best representation of the show. It is okay to not be interested in something, but why start a thread about it with nothing to back up why you think that or the basis of your judgement?

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Having not created the thread I don't know why they started it.

I can say the thing that made me first open the thread was to see what other people were saying who are looking forward to this show.

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Updated On: 8/15/08 at 04:18 PM

"I also have friends who saw it at Goodspeed and they all loved it."

I didn't realize this was at the Goodspeed in my homestate. When?

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I saw it in LA and liked it a lot. It's Jason Robert Brown, folks, it's major league music. The story is fun and clever and, yes, over-20s will enjoy it. Over 50s maybe not so much...

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Weez, I wasn't trying to single you out. I went back and read what you wrote, and you at least tried to explain what your issue with the show was.

I was just observing how most people seemed kind of put off by Shrek (which, was based on a book and a highly popular film, therefore not making it 100% original in the storyline), and now it seems that people are the same about 13.

It seems like people are never pleased with what is out there.

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Holla.

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I'm 19 and will be 20 on Tuesday and I really wanna see this.
It's worth a shot.
Plus, it looks cute.

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Friendofethelm makes excellent points. I agree heartily, and point out that my original post was merely showing a lack of interest due to a personal prejudice, and not any judgement on the final product in the slightest. :)

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I saw the show at Goodspeed.

It's cute.

It's 14/15-year-olds. They're not seasoned actors, but they serve the purpose of the musical. They're cute.

There's nothing sensational about the show. It's not particularly hilarious or tuneful or eye-popping, and I pray they've since fixed the confusing downer of an ending, but at the end of the show you want to stand up because -- as I said -- these kids are 14/15. I felt proud of them for getting through the show, however much it did or didn't "wow" me.

Having seen professional productions of "13" and "High School Musical," I think I'd rather sit through the latter a second time -- the stories and jokes are equally as tired in both, and the kids may have been slightly older in "HSM," but the numbers were a lot more infectious and there was more impressive dancing and singing. There, I said it.

I'm interested...cause JRB can write music...and anyone out here who wants this to fail before seeing it can just shut the **** up...

That is all.


And the first time I've EVER been bitchy on BWW!

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There is a huge difference between not being interested in a show and tearing it apart without seeing it. (and I don't think the poster did anything wrong by posing the question)

I am not interested in seeing this show. Do I wish it to fail? Not at all, if it is quality and it finds an audience -- great. From what I have heard from and of it, it's not something I want to spend my money or time on. Is it impossible for my mind to be changed? Stranger things have been known to happen.

I have no desire to see Jersey Boys either even though EVERY one I know that's seen it loves it. That doesn't make me a bad person....just one that never cared for or about the subject matter.

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not interested. i had the chance to see this in LA and passed. if i wanted to see tweens on stage i'll stop by the local middle school and watch for free.

I'm so disappointed in Jason Robert Brown for writing this. But perhaps it will surprise me.

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