A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 12

I couldn't find the post, but I agree that Inner White Girl is going to be pretty much the only song they can perform at the Tonys. I think it could be cute if they could mash in a portion of "Tyler Perry Writes Real Life" too

I think "Intermission Song" would be a great Tony number. It's unapologetic, tells you what the show is, and altering the two swears would be very easy. Either way, I imagine the team already has a plan of attack, knowing they'd have to present something tv-friendly.

Also Memory Song is a great song to perform at the Tony's. "One lone black gay boy I knew who chose to turn his back on the Lord" sums up (one aspect of) the show pretty nicely. Also Periodically could work too. There are plenty of songs to choose for TV performance.

Updated On: 4/21/22 at 07:42 PM

If we’re talking Tony performances, this is one show that would absolutely benefit from having a montage of selected parts of songs to highlight different aspects of the show.

I was also there tonight and the audience was incredibly enthusiastic (although some white people around me were wincing at the first use of the n-word - the Black people around me didn't seem as bothered). This show is probably the best thing I've seen on Broadway this season, or possibly ever. I'm not Black, nor am I a gay man, and I think this is theatre at its best - telling a story that's highly specific to a group of people who would otherwise never hear it, while ALSO creating a story that's so true to life that the people who the story is about will recognize themselves in it (which I saw around me tonight as well). The story itself is incredibly well crafted and hard-hitting, and there are a lot of uncomfortable truths here that I don't think many or any Broadway shows have touched on before (obviously the racism in the gay community, the racism and homophobia of the Broadway community, the homophobia within Black communities, how someone like Usher who straddles all of these communities can feel like he doesn't have a place). I'd be shocked if this doesn't win the Tony for best book, and I think Jaquel would be a great pick for best actor in a leading role too - he was incredible tonight. To be fair, the whole cast was - I wish there was an award for "best ensemble," because all the Thoughts were killing it. And it seemed like the sound mixing issues mentioned by posters on previous days had been mostly solved tonight - I was in row J on the aisle and could hear everything perfectly. In short, HIGHLY recommend this show. I think in some ways this show might be ahead of its time - I don't see a short-term future where this tours Middle America - but I think maybe fifteen or twenty years down the line, this could have a hugely successful revival and perhaps a tour to go with it.

forfivemoreminutes said: "To be fair, the whole cast was - I wish there was an award for "best ensemble," because all the Thoughts were killing it."

Had the same thought watching it. And I think it'll result in a couple of them getting featured nods (namely L. Morgan Lee), but as an ensemble, it may be since Doyle's Sweeney you've had an ensemble this impressively supporting the whole evening.

I have still yet to see ASL advertised on television, although I think that word of mouth here in NYC is definitely catching fire.

I am really hoping we see RuPaul drop the new commercial with Bob The Drag Queen’s voiceover this week during RPDR!!

And I hope Antwayn Hopper gets nominated for a Tony because his commitment is hilarious, fabulous, and very impressive.

Just back from today's matinee. This is the 3rd preview I've seen. I felt the main problem with the sound was gone and even noticed some minor changes. Jaquel seems to have grown in the role of Usher and I thought this was the best performance of the 3 I've seen.

I left emotionally drained and crying as usual, as the lyrics to the last song really hit me.

Another good example for the reason of having a Tony Award for Best Ensemble.

As of tonight, the show is frozen.

Updated On: 4/23/22 at 05:49 PM

I think there’s nothing wrong with not connecting to a piece of art, so long as that’s not solely driving your critique when you see it’s connecting so well with many people who are different than you. There are times where you can remove yourself from critiquing if you don’t have much more to add besides it not being your cup of tea. I think especially with this show reading the room is a necessary thing. We have had so much media greenlit and directed to white men in the 20-50 range that it’s also clouded how they take in things when they aren’t the target demographic suddenly.

binau said: "wewdie said: "Hi everyone,

I'm really curious about A Strange Loop. I'll be back in the city for a few days in June. I want to The Music Man. I've already seen Company, but really want to see it again. Do you think A Strange Loop will be around a while where I could see the next time I'm back? Do we think it can be beat out Six for the Tony for Best Musical?"

I would see the show in June TBH. It’s not a sure bet it’ll either win the Tony or financially sustain itself without it."

I agree, this show is going to have limited appeal, however great it is. If it wins Best Musical, it will probably have a run in length similar to Fun Home. This will likely not tour in middle America as noted above, will likely not be performed in schools in the future, so there will not be many outlets to see this show.

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I do enjoy how the need for producers to take chances on original musicals on Broadway is regular topic of discussion on this board, but then we get an excellent example of one and the concern is how it’ll play with tourists and Middle America.

Updated On: 4/24/22 at 01:02 PM