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#126

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:56pm

What's emulous?
I can't find it in any dictionary except something about an ostrich.
Gotta love it when one queen dises another queen.

#127

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:57pm

For the record, we enjoyed Young Frankenstein also.

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#128

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:58pm

I'm disappointed that the reviews aren't better =(
BTW, it is asking me log in/sign up to see Brantley's review so I haven't been able to read it. I think that might be a good thing!

#129

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 10:58pm

Whereas I found it completely mind-numbing, offensive to my intelligence, badly performed, badly written, and outright stupid. I guess we just have wildly different tastes!

#130

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:00pm

I found the pull quote from the times review (yes there is a ligitimate one inside all of that pan)

"Allison Janey ... is the show?s biggest asset."

"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

#131

Allison Janney is a goddess, but as I mentioned before, I found her to come off awkward and out of place. I wish she'd do something better suited to her talents. I thought Hilty was the one with all the star quality and the chops to back it up, and that's hard for me to admit considering my unswerving devotion to Janney.

Off topic, but I just remembered that quick cut to Bradley Whitford at the Tonys right after the Young Frankenstein performance. His face said it all. Does anyone else remember that?

Updated On: 4/30/09 at 11:02 PM

#132

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:03pm

To Shubert

I guess we do. I disagree but I respect your right to your opinion.

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#133

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:03pm

If they nominate her in lead category what do you all think her chances will be? It seems like many reviews have dissed the show but have crowned her the new Queen of Broadway.

#134

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:04pm

And you as well, Mr. Roxy! We may not understand each other but one man's food...

I would love to see her win a Tony but not for this. She can and should do so much better in a kickass role where she can really show how brilliant she is. I seriously think she's one of the best actresses working today, and has a great flair for physical comedy despite her great height.

Updated On: 4/30/09 at 11:04 PM

#135

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:06pm

Bradley Whitford's face after that segment was my absolute favorite part of the telecast, ShbrtAlley. It was priceless.

#136

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:06pm

If they nominate her in lead category what do you all think her chances will be?

Slim to none, this one is pretty much Ripley's.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

#137

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:07pm

Ha! I laughed for about twenty minutes after I saw that. I love that man so much.

#138

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:07pm

Sorry to deviate from this, but wtf is going on with Steven from Word of Mouth?! Was he released from a mental hospital prior to seeing the show?

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention...I'm the good cop, he's the bad cop.

#139

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:13pm

Jeffrey Lyons of Channel 4 gave it a qualified approval.

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#140

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:14pm

When has he ever NOT liked a show?

He said the current revival of GUYS AND DOLLS was as good as last season's revival of SOUTH PACIFIC.

#141

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:15pm

It's sad the reviews are mixed to positive. However, it won't really matter because the word of mouth will do it more justice than anything Brantley can throw their way!

"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

#142

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:16pm

Mixed to positive? Where?

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

#143

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:18pm

Why is that when the reviewer doesn't agree with YOUR opinion they are out gunning for a show? Can't it just be that Brantley didn't like it?

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

#144

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:18pm

Has Brantley ever liked Stephanie Block?

Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. Carol Channing

#145

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:18pm

Regardless of Brantley's asinine review, it was the funnest night I have had at the theater in a long time.

Updated On: 5/1/09 at 11:18 PM

#146

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:21pm

Agreed

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#147

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:22pm

You know, between the theatre's ideal location, the names attached, the reviews already posted outside, and the word of mouth this show will do just fine.

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#148

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:24pm

"Has Brantley ever liked Stephanie Block?"

Is he the one who reviewed Pirate Queen without ever mentioning her by name? Couldn't remember whether it was Brantley or Riedel, but I always wondered if perhaps he'd caught the show on one of the nights Kathy Voytko was on.

#149

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:25pm

Jefferey Lyons loves everything because he likes to see his name in print up on a marquee.

Brantley was spot-on with this one.

#150

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Posted: 4/30/09 at 11:27pm

You know, between the theatre's ideal location, the names attached, the reviews already posted outside, and the word of mouth this show will do just fine.

You mean THE name attached.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

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