2nd Preview SWEET CHARITY

[honeyhoney]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 7:33am

Did anyone see it last night? Please post a review or let me know how it was?

[sparky310]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 8:18am

i think it would be just charming if people on this site would not post reviews prior to a shows opening. it really isnt fair to the show.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 8:56am

It is fair if the shows reviews are positive.
And, I loved Sweet Charity.

[hannahshule]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 8:58am

That's kind of a double standard...Post 'em if their positive, but don't bother if they're negative.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 9:19am

I see nothing wrong with posting an opinion of a show, even in previews. We aren't the press and are entitled to discuss our views on the board.

[Demitri2]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 9:22am

There have been many times over the years where I'll ponder on whether or not I should order tickets to a show on my NY trips that is still in previews. I depend to some extent and appreciate the posts from people whether positive or negative who have seen the show. At a hundred bucks a ticket, I'd like a general consensus before I spend the money.

[honeyhoney]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 9:22am

I agree baddadnpa

[GirlfriendFromCanada]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 9:46am

Do we have a run time on this yet?

[TheGaIsSilent]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 9:49am

Monday night, it let out about 10:30. Not sure how long intermission was, though.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:36am

I agree that I love reading reviews, and I know there's obviously some changes that may be made but I think for the most part if someone loves a show in previews they'll love it when it opens and if someone hates it in previews, they'll hate it when it opens. I was very happy to get reviews about Brooklyn early on, especially from people who's taste I trust here. And I'm leaving in about 2 hours for the 3rd preview, so I'll be posting my review when I get back!

[Matt_G]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:42am

If shows feel they are ready to charge the public $100 to come and see their production, than they're ready to be reviewed.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:43am

I say post a review when you see the show, previews or not. It's highly unlikely that your opinion will change.

[Demitri2]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:46am

Excellent point Matt-G!

[TGIF]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:49am

"If shows feel they are ready to charge the public $100 to come and see their production, than they're ready to be reviewed. "

Perfectly put.

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:36am

Here's a link to a discount code for $50 tickets to Sweet Charity. This also will give you codes to other B-way off-B-way shows:

http://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/Sweet_Charity_587.asp?s=22

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 12:34pm

Well, posting on a message board your thoughts on a show in previews is not much different than telling a group of friends what you thought of the show over drinks or dinner. Nobody expects to read these posts and take them as professional critical reviews that will be published in professional journals or papers. It's quite a different thing.

[shira467]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 3:18pm

If they're already posting $50 tickets, I don't know if that's such a good sign...

[andyf]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 3:21pm

True, shows that do well never discount their tickets...



Even Wicked had discount codes through March '04.

Updated On: 4/13/05 at 03:21 PM

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 3:23pm

I'm going this evening. I'll post a review tomorrow.

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 3:24pm

Sweet Charity runs 2 hours and 30 minutes including one intermission.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 4:07pm

Discussing shows prior to the official press opening is one of the very reasons message boards exist. If you for some reason take issue with people expressing their opinion prior to the New York Times, you are of course under no obligation to read them...

[WISHIHADATONY]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 4:13pm

Melissa, I am sooooo curious to how you will react to this show. I hope it has been seriously reworked and I hope you loooooooooooooooooove it. ENJOY.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 4:14pm

Bennett, you hit the nail on the head.

WISH, I have never been a fan of the show, but I plan to keep an open mind towards the production and its stars. Expect a full review some time tomorrow.

[WISHIHADATONY]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 4:21pm

Melissa, Michael Bennett hits that nail squarely on the head quite often, doesn't he??? Have the time of your life tomorrow night, Melissa Errico Fan. Even if the show is not totally satisfying, I am confident there will be some wonderful moments. They will be lucky to have a theaterlover like you in the audience...........Someone like you can often "help lead applause" and stuff and literally raise the level of the performance. I am often-times the one who "begins" clapping in the theater and the energy going back and forth across the footlights is part of what we theater lovers live for. Additionally, Charlotte starring as Charity "temporarily" will give everyone "in the know" an extra emotional "backstory" and will very very likely enchance every performance she stars in. I wish I was going with you tomorrow night.

[ken8631]

Posted: 4/13/05 at 4:57pm

I'm going on the 18th, and will post my "quick review". I'm a 49 year old engineer, so certainly no professional. I'm just willing to share my pedestrian views on what I see (and pay for - they aren't paying me). And since anyone certainly has the option of not reading them, they certainly have that right too! :) I enjoy reading the reviews here, whether I agree with them or not. And I seriously doubt that the reviews posted here substantially affect the show's gross. We are here to provide information from MANY different viewpoints, thats all.