A CATERED AFFAIR Reviews- Page 5

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:15pm

What is MIXED? Other than a few compliments to the cast and not even because of THESE performances. I would say it is BAD.
If you can't care about the characters, what is the point?
(at least that is what I think is the bottom line of that review.)

[whatever2]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:15pm

bustopher: havent seen ACA yet, so this may be an ignorant question, but: how can you compare it to caroline? even in terms of critical reaction? surely the latter had a more nuanced story line?

[jv92]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:16pm

This is just disgusting. What the hell do they want? It's a story on a stage with songs. A simple, elegant story. What in God's name is wrong with that?

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:16pm

Wow! what a mediocre reviews they got, huh?


Brantley will pan CRY-BABY for sure!

J*



Updated On: 4/17/08 at 10:16 PM

[dramarama2]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:21pm

CRY-BABY was born to be panned...

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:21pm

"It's actually mixed but it does end on a downer, though he does seem to see what they are going for."

No, Brantley's review is certainly NOT mixed. He didn't like the show and his review was clearly negative.



"All we need to do now is wait and see whether AFFAIR will follow Broadway with the critical success CAROLINE got."

Bustopher, I'm confused by you are saying above. We're currently seeing the critical reaction to "A Catered Affair" and it's clearly not a "critical success." Right? Can you explain what you mean we're waiting to see? And just in case it's not coming across (you know you can't hear one's tone easily over the internet), I'm genuinely wanting to know what you meant, not being snarky. Thanks!

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:23pm

Higgins, I believe Bustopher was referring to the positive reviews CAROLINE got in London and various places after its Broadway run.

jv, how are the reviews "disgusting"? I have not seen the show, but a critic giving a negative review to a show is not disgusting.

[Maurice]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:24pm

Despite the mediocre reviews, I still can't wait to see ACA. It will be interesting to see the reviews for Cry Baby next week.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:26pm

It will be interesting to see the reviews for Cry Baby next week.

^^^^

I guess.. we could kinda tell as what would be the reviews be? I wonder if it will get at least 1 positive review..maybe broadway's word of mouth?!

J*

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:26pm

Loved it. The critics can go to hell.

[bertandrew2]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:26pm

So, if the reviews are bad does this make the show bad?
Cheer up everyone!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:28pm

I am still looking forward to see the show next week... I will go with an open-mind!

Good nite all...and I stayed soo late waiting for these reviews!

J*

Updated On: 4/17/08 at 10:28 PM

[aliciag]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:31pm

Yeah, I still can't wait to see this show. I always like to judge for myself despite what the critics may say. Can't let them make your mind up for you!

[Maurice]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:35pm

J* - Only time will tell... and they still have a week to fine tune. I have 3 show spots left to fill for my July trip and CB is one that I keep going back and forth on. I may (and I stress "may") let the reviews influence me on whether I see it or not. So many shows, so little time.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:39pm

OK, read it again, and it is mostly negitive, Guess I was just trying to look for the good because I liked this show.
It's not the pan of TLM.

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:40pm

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that ticket sales don't drop too much!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:41pm

"J* - Only time will tell... and they still have a week to fine tune. I have 3 show spots left to fill for my July trip and CB is one that I keep going back and forth on. I may (and I stress "may") let the reviews influence me on whether I see it or not. So many shows, so little time"

Cry-Baby should be about frozen by now. I assume the critics will be in this weekend, or early next week.

[Maurice]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:45pm

True, but still a week till opening night. I'm sure they will take whatever opportunities they have to tweak what they can.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 10:51pm

Sorry if someone mentioned it already...

But Talkin' Broadway's review is pretty negative. I know that not many people here take Matthew Murray seriously, but since we're sharing reviews and all.

[BenKaye]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:04pm

I'm so upset that this show didn't get such good reviews. I really liked it.

Shwatever, what can you do.

[mc1227]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:10pm

Brantley's an idiot. If you can't find something good in this show, its time to stop going to the theatre (or at least reviewing it). I saw it last week and felt that the score could have had a little more lift to it, but the story was good and the performances were wonderful (especially Faith). How they can write such a negative review is beyond me. I don't know what the hell they want from a show anymore. It's a very sweet and heartfelt show and I hope that people go see for themselves and make their own judgments. I haven't stopped thinking about this show since last Friday. Can't wait to see it again.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:16pm

Forget it...

I'm done with optimism Updated On: 4/17/08 at 11:16 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:21pm

LimelightMike, how can you make all those claims without actually seeing the show?

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:25pm

adam, it's simple, my friend.

I've been following this piece since it's inception, listening to every clip/interview/etc., reading every article/review/etc. I'm not simply 'making claims' - I'm speaking what I believe to be true. As far as that lst part, well, that's my promsie to you, and the rest of the BWW family - To go to the Kerr and have an experience of my own - where my opinion won't be formulated and/or swayed by others. I want the best for this piece, and I'm going to give it a chance now that it's frozen and running on all cylinders ... to the dismay of Mr. Brantley and the rest of the bunch who can't find it within themselves to appreciate the unspoken beauty of it all.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:25pm

Sounds like you're written that rave review already. Why don't you just file it now change the balance?