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cam5y
Stand-by Joined: 1/8/10
#50ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 9:51pm
Mike66 said: "The WORST thing about the EW review is it gets its historical facts wrong. Way wrong.
As to whether their deaths were "tragic", that depends on how you feel about dynastic rulers who enslave their peoples en masse. (The Russians did not end the serf system until late in the 19th century.)
OK, back to Broadway now....""
Serfdom in Russia was abolished in 1861. Slavery was abolished in the US in 1863. Is slavery worse if it is enacted by dynastic rulers?
#51ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 9:53pm
I've read three reviews -Time OutNY, EW and Hollywood Reporter-. The three of them mention screaming teenagers.
I... want to guess all the critics went to the same show instead of that happening every time? (But I guess the latter is fairly possible as well)
Mike66
Leading Actor Joined: 12/17/15
#52ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 9:57pm
Serfdom in Russia was abolished in 1861. Slavery was abolished in the US in 1863. Is slavery worse if it is enacted by dynastic rulers?
"Um, yes.
Um, part two, slavery aint nothing to be proud of.... And perhaps it would have been understandable if there had been a handful of people "in charge" who were lined up against a wall for all of that too.
#53ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 9:59pm
All fingers crossed that they get a positive from NY Times.
cam5y
Stand-by Joined: 1/8/10
#55ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:00pm
Mike66 said: "
Serfdom in Russia was abolished in 1861. Slavery was abolished in the US in 1863. Is slavery worse if it is enacted by dynastic rulers?
"Um, yes.
Um, part two, slavery aint nothing to be proud of.... And perhaps it would have been understandable if there had been a handful of people "in charge" who were lined up against a wall for all of that too."
Um, yes? Slavery is absolutely nothing to be proud of. And I would argue that it is much worse if it is enacted by a so-called democracy.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#56ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:03pm
New York Times is in, by Brantley. Pretty negative.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/theater/anastasia-review-broadway.html?_r=0
#57ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:07pm
The Huffington Post is mixed...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/anastasia-hidden-princess_us_58fe945de4b0f420ad99cb2d
#58ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:08pm
That Times review... OUCH...
"Once she switches from her street-sweeper rags into Parisian haute couture (the costumes are by Linda Cho) you may discern a resemblance to that current fashion plate of American royalty, Ivanka Trump. I did anyway. Such are the little self-diverting games a constant theatergoer plays when the mind wanders."
Mike66
Leading Actor Joined: 12/17/15
#59ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:08pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "New York Times is in, by Brantley. Pretty negative.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/theater/anastasia-review-broadway.html?_r=0
"I think Brantley has reached a "Negative but I'm not going to be Cruel" zen moment these last few days.... He seems to be pretty snarky though.
But he clearly didn't like this any more than he liked Charlie...
#60ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:09pm
To whoever mentioned how the songs are a lot like the past musicals, congrats b/c a lot of critics pulled that out, especially Ben.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#61ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:16pm
I've yet to see Anastasia (going in a few weeks), but I just sent the NYTimes review to some of my friends who have, and a few of them said they think he was far too harsh on the show.
Between this, Wicked, and even Charlie for all that matters, is Brantley ever really a fan of musicals that appeal to families and/or millennials?
Trish2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/20/06
#62ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:17pm
The NY Times is surely a pan--there's no question.
When he keeps bringing up how embarrassed everyone is, as well as songs from better shows, you know it's not good! Yikes.
But like he mentioned, it may find footing with it's targeted audience.
#63ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:18pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I've yet to see Anastasia (going in a few weeks), but I just sent the NYTimes review to some of my friends who have, and a few of them said they think he was far too harsh on the show.
Between this, Wicked, and even Charlie for all that matters, is Brantley ever really a fan of musicals that appeal to families and/or millennials?
"
In most recent memory, he liked School of Rock.
cam5y
Stand-by Joined: 1/8/10
#65ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:19pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I've yet to see Anastasia (going in a few weeks), but I just sent the NYTimes review to some of my friends who have, and a few of them said they think he was far too harsh on the show.
Between this, Wicked, and even Charlie for all that matters, is Brantley ever really a fan of musicals that appeal to families and/or millennials?"
Matilda. Is Billy Elliot too long ago?
#66ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:19pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I've yet to see Anastasia (going in a few weeks), but I just sent the NYTimes review to some of my friends who have, and a few of them said they think he was far too harsh on the show.
Between this, Wicked, and even Charlie for all that matters, is Brantley ever really a fan of musicals that appeal to families and/or millennials?
"
Brantley ADORED "Matilda".
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/04/12/theater/reviews/matilda-the-musical-at-shubert-theater.html
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#67ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:21pm
I agree with his review. But I knew going in that I was not the demographic for this musical.
pupscotch
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/16
#68ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:27pm
Damn. I wasn't expecting raves, but definitely not pans. And there were so many Trump references (whether to him or Ivanka), I'm astonished and I must say confused as to why.
ForB4
Understudy Joined: 3/24/17
#69ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:27pm
Brantley may not be the demographic for this show but he's still being too harsh imo. And why do people keep making references to Trump?
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#70ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:28pm
Maybe because it is a shi***y show? I mean.. COME ON!
#71ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:30pm
He actually liked Chocolate Factory more than Anastasia. Bandstand next...
Updated On: 4/24/17 at 10:30 PM
ForB4
Understudy Joined: 3/24/17
#72ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:31pm
DAME said: "Maybe because it is a shi***y show? I mean.. COME ON!
"
Well then you and Brantley agree on that. I for one thought it was a wonderful show. I mean...COME ON!
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#73ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:33pm
ForB4 said: "DAME said: "Maybe because it is a shi***y show? I mean.. COME ON!
"
Well then you and Brantley agree on that. I for one thought it was a wonderful show. I mean...COME ON!
"
I am glad you enjoyed it.
#74ANASTASIA Reviews
Posted: 4/24/17 at 10:34pm
If Laura Osnes picks up good reviews when Bandstand opens, I would say there's a strong possibility that she, not Altomare, nabs the last slot for Leading Actress in a Musical (with the other four going to Bette, Patti, Ebersole, and Denee Benton).
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