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9 to 5 Reviews
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#100re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:37pmOne of the many reasons I love Stephanie... Ben Brantley calling her "wooden" though... not cool.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#101re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:38pmIs Megan Hilty really that big up top? or is it being enhanced because she's playing the Dolly role?
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#102re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:38pmHahaha, I hope they try to use a totally BS pull quote like "The Pirate Queen" did.
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WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#103re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:39pm
I think this will still be a hit, regardless. Word of mouth is really fantastic and this marketing team (unlike, say, N2N's marketing team --although granted they have a harder task marketing an original musical--) has been working their ass off trying to get the show out there in a way that will sell to the tourist crowd.
Will it win ANY Tonys? At this rate, could it possibly not even get a Best Musical nomination? I hope it will.
#104re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:40pmmy big question is, where is "withoutatrace" during this bloodbath? Most likely seeing something for the 10th time i assume.
#105re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:42pm
While the show is not perfect, it seems like Brantley was just out for them.
Much of that review is just plain nasty, especially some of his comments on Block. First saying that she is playing a 'Thankless' role, I find hers to be one of the most interesting of the three.
And her belting should not be classified as 'American Idol' style.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#106re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:42pmI doubt they won't get a Best Musical nomination - just the title song is the kind of stuff Tonys love to have aired.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#107re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:43pm
TheaterMania is Mixed to Positive with an absolute RAVE for Janney:
"9 to 5, the sturdy if essentially unexceptional musical version of the hit 1980 film now at the Marquis Theatre, heralds the arrival of a marvelously charismatic leading lady for musical theater: Allison Janney.
Admittedly, the actress -- best known for her Emmy Award-winning work on television's West Wing -- is no stranger to the dramatic stage. But she simply galvanizes the show as Violet, the no-nonsense secretary who strikes a resounding blow for women's rights in the workplace. True, her singing voice may not be the strongest in the show -- that honor belongs to the iron-lunged Stephanie J. Block as Judy -- but she has both a great sense of tone and rhythm and a grand sense of comic timing that allow Violet's stinging barbs to land explosively and hilariously.
..."
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/reviews/05-2009/9-to-5_18872.html
BudFrump23
Broadway Star Joined: 5/20/03
#108re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:43pmDolly is a charmer and her promotion of the show will keep it running for quite some time. I don't know how anyone out there can see this woman on an interview and not have his/her face light up at her warmth and kindness. I am saddened that her first Broadway show wasn't a big "hit" with the review-ies, but I think it'll attract tourists, fans of the movie, and Dolly followers to last at least 1-2 years. (Here's hoping, anyway! I enjoyed the show.)
I'm as jumpy as a virgin at a prison rodeo!
Updated On: 4/30/09 at 10:43 PM
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#109re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:43pm
Word-of-mouth is more important that any review. Its sure helped shows which received terrible reviews like WICKED, MAMMA MIA! and even TITANIC several years ago.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#110re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:44pmIs WickedRocks even reading the thread? That review had been posted and it is certainly not Mixed to Positive.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#111re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:45pmBrantley is right on the money. This show is a total mess. I love Allison Janney and think Block and Hilty are incredibly talented, but they deserve a better vehicle.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#112re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:46pm
You can ask me, you don't need to pretend I can't read your comments although I am considering blocking you.
It certainly IS mixed to positive and I'm sorry I f*cking missed where the review was posted. Do you have to be so nasty about it?
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#113re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:47pmWhatever, love, read the threads before posting.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#114re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:48pm
Methinks old Ben is a little senile & sexist
It got 15 nominations the other day & he hated it.It proves he does not know his ass from a hole in the ground. Why do people keep listening to these hacks?
Poster Emeritus
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
jagfkb
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/29/07
#116re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:48pmAt this point, Shrek seems more of a lock than 9 to 5, but we all know the nominations.
#117re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:50pmIts not like he is the only one to be negative about it though, most of the reviews are mixed at best.
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#118re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:50pm
It got 15 nominations the other day & he hated it.It proves he does not know his ass from a hole in the ground.
Ha ha, yes, because the Drama Desks prove more than him.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#119re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:51pm
Megan's chest (and but) are enhanced.
I think we can all just come to the conclusion that Ben Brantley is a sexist, egotistical bigot.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#120re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:52pm
Mr. Roxy, usually I'm not a fan of Mr. Brantley, but again, he was spot on. I have no idea what in the world besides the three leading women there was to nominate about 9 to 5. The choreography is dreadful, the songs are forgettable, the book is a rehashed version of the movie, and the whole thing just looks like an overblown mess. Just because something gets nominations or even wins doesn't mean it's good (Renee Zellweger for Cold Mountain much?).
Updated On: 4/30/09 at 10:52 PM
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#121re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:53pmSpring Awakening for Best Musical much?
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#122re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:54pm
If you want to stick up for Ben please do so
I stand by my statements.We enjoyed the show this past Saturday.
Poster Emeritus
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#122re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:54pm
If you want to stick up for Ben please do so
I stand by my statements.We enjoyed the show this past Saturday.
Poster Emeritus
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#124re: 9 to 5 Reviews
Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:54pm
Or Best Choreography. The hell? *jump off chair* *grab my boob* *stretch* *jump* *hop* *headbang*
I'm happy you enjoyed your night, but I personally cannot understand why anyone would think it was a "great" or even "good" show. I didn't understand why anyone would enjoy Young Frankenstein, either, though I don't think 9 to 5 was as bad as that. It's just so flat and messy to me.
Updated On: 4/30/09 at 10:54 PM
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