Even before Tale first opened it was facing an uphill battle, with many people already whipping out their knives ready to go in for the kill. How is it that people can claim to know if a show is good or bad before ANYONE has gotten a chance to see it? But just like the unfair positive buzz surrounding shows that had not yet even started previews (The Billy Elliot Craze for example), Tale had the unfortunate, not to mention unmeritted, displeasure of having to deal with the majority of the broadway world rooting for them to fail. With two fairly young first time producers, a self taught female writing the book and lyrics, along with broadways seeming distaste for outsiders trying to make their way in, Tale was, in my opinion, judged, jurried, and executed before the show even opened its doors. However, despite every dreadful comment posted, despite every obsene review written, they have still managed to create a truely moving show that has gotten an overwhelming response from audiences of all ages. Its incredible the range of emotions the audiences go through while engulfed in the story, laughing one minute while crying the next. I have seen the impact Tale has left on the majority of the audiences and I have heard with my own ears the screams of excitement over the talent of the cast and the brilliance each character brings to such a classic love story of epic proportions. In a perfect world where life was fair A Tale of Two Cities would be a hit show no question. But since we do not live in such a world it is now up to the people to keep this show alive. Word of mouth has kept this show going but if we can step up and get lots of people out there to see that show, then maybe someone can finally show ben brantley whos boss (and also that he's an idiot).
Updated On: 10/28/08 at 08:27 AM
