'9 To 5-The Musical' -LA Oct 11th 2pm — Page 2

Mallardo,

I did not hear that it may not come to Bway, but if it were to open in NYC in its present state, it would be crushed by the critics. As I said earlier, it needs work...and a considerable amount of it. (I went through the program today and chose 6 songs that should be cut right off the bat.)

But it's got a great cast and a lot of spirit; clearly it has promise.

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Updated On: 5/1/09 at 06:51 AM

I think it needs some tightening, but not any major overhaul before it transfers.

I am not sure I agree that it is in quite the shape that Miss P contends, but it does need to be pared down a bit (especially the first act).

Huh. I would love to see its next iteration.

Hopefully, it will follow Drowsy and Curtains with a successful (and Tony worthy) NY Run.

The show will need some changes before it goes to NY- the book, especially needs some work. The show, however, is a critic-proof show. Brantley will hate it (due to its commercialism and Dolly Parton's unfortunate knack for bad rhymes) but audiences will love it-it's a very fun show with an amazing cast, great sets, great choreography and very crisp pacing and direction.

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They didn't put that line in for Stephanie. I was there long before.

and I was sitting next to Pennywise, and in front of youwant, and concour with most said...BUT.....first act is way too long.
It must be shortened.

Camncal, they DID change things, or rather added things that don't need to be there, like the son of Janneys character and her younger boyfriend...frankly neither are needed for the work, and it would shorten it.

And the charcter of Roz needs to be cut down, too much is focused on her.

Everyone was fantastic...and I must say I have rarely met as nice a person as Stephanie. Only three of the six of us knew her, yet she acted like we were all good friends.....what an amazing woman, and stunning to boot.
Megan was also charming but in a hurry.....and she was in a hurry to go outside and see the people who could not get in backstage and sign autographs, etc.

I swear Mark Kudish was cruising me....well, maybe I just want to believe that, but he was also nice and gorgeous.

As mentioned on the other board I've never been backstage before, and really enjoyed my time there. What a great group of people.

I would recommend this show to everyone, and only hope they cut some of the first act.

Of course not knowing Pennywise and you want would even be there made it all the better.

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Updated On: 10/14/08 at 06:36 PM

That's very cool you guys got to hang out backstage.

I'm going to be so sad to see the show leave L.A. but I'm excited for them to head to b'way and make their mark!

They've got NINE shows this last week and then most of them are heading back home right after... I'm sure they are looking forward to some time off.

Elphaba, i agreed with those additional characters being useless, especially the son.

I'm going to see it again on Thursday, probably grabbing a Hot Tix for $20 bucks.

I'm starting to get obsessed with "Get Out, Stay Out" and "Shine Like The Sun."

I was talking on Facebook with the guy who plays Josh in the show and he said they haven't made any changes in LA since the show opened.

I'm sure it will change significantly in the move.

You were talking to Van Hughes? cool!!!

enjoyed the show though it does need a slight bit of trimming to the book but it's a fun fun show!

And no one has even really mentioned it but I'm giving a HUGE standing O to Andy Blankenbuehler for his choreography again. AMAZING.

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