Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:20pm
Plus it sounds like a snooze fest.
You realize that statement is indicative of nothing, right?
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:30pm
Yes JPeterman, I will see it. I just find it amazing how everyone on here picks and chooses what shows they think will succeed. What makes Dear Evan Hansen more likely to succeed than in transit or Bandstand or Come from Away. They are all new musicals with no stars in them, and not really well known.
Updated On: 10/24/16 at 03:30 PM
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:40pm
Kinky Boy said: "Yes JPeterman, I will see it. I just find it amazing how everyone on here picks and chooses what shows they think will succeed. What makes Dear Evan Hansen more likely to succeed than in transit or Bandstand or Come from Away. They are all new musicals with no stars in them, and not really well known."
It's about who's attached to the show. Dear Evan Hansen's team is revered on Broadway. Ben Platt has been in more than one commercially successful movie. The producers have deeeeep pockets - which itself would make sure that the show stay open till Tonys. Word of mouth is already strong (their off-Broadway run was practically sold out). Multiple Drama Desk wins from last season would be a primary advertising tool to attract tourists. Their advance sales are strong based on reports. It's also starting early enough in the season to get a chance to build really strong word of mouth before Feb/March - when real competition starts. The aforementioned deep pockets often translate to a crazy Tonys campaign.
Come From Away also comes in after multiple critically acclaimed runs, but does not enjoy the advantages DEH has. Bandstand has least advantage, but has a Tony nominated leading lady, and Tony-winner choreography. They'll have to rely on strong family-friendly advertisement.
I think it's fair to say DEH has a better chance than most musicals to survive not only till summer, but beyond.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:41pm
I'm thinking Kinky Boy is to 2016 as phillypinto was to 2015.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:45pm
Greased, I was just about to point out that this might be Pinto.
Regardless, KB, I have an answer to your question. It's quite obvious.
Dear Evan Hansen is good.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:54pm
GreasedLightning said: "I'm thinking Kinky Boy is to 2016 as phillypinto was to 2015. "
Believe it or not I was actually just wondering the other day what happened to the old bean.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 3:55pm
But if only one particular anonymous person thinks it sounds like a snooze fest, then it's fate is sealed, I'm afraid.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 4:08pm
The only thing that I wonder about DEH is that I've heard more than one viewer call the lead character "manipulative" and very unlikeable. Do you guys think that's true? If so, does that hamper the impact of the story at all?
Posted: 10/24/16 at 4:09pm
No, I didn't feel that way. Ben is astounding and I found him very likeable.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 4:17pm
Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "The only thing that I wonder about DEH is that I've heard more than one viewer call the lead character "manipulative" and very unlikeable. Do you guys think that's true? If so, does that hamper the impact of the story at all?"
I do think because the show deals with such weighty subject matter in such an unconventional way, and because the main character's actions are morally questionable, the show will elicit some controversy among audience members. But they still do a good job of making Evan sympathetic and likable.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 4:30pm
Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "The only thing that I wonder about DEH is that I've heard more than one viewer call the lead character "manipulative" and very unlikeable. Do you guys think that's true? If so, does that hamper the impact of the story at all?"
I agree with neonlights. I found Ben's character to be very likeable .... I completely empathized with his situation. Most of us have felt like an outsider/like we didn't completely fit in .... at some point in our lives. It is a really well done story. It kind of reminds me of Spring Awakening in some ways.
Updated On: 10/24/16 at 04:30 PM
Posted: 10/24/16 at 4:33pm
JPeterman said: "Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "The only thing that I wonder about DEH is that I've heard more than one viewer call the lead character "manipulative" and very unlikeable. Do you guys think that's true? If so, does that hamper the impact of the story at all?"
I agree with neonlights. I found Ben's character to be very likeable .... I completely empathized with his situation. Most of us have felt like an outsider/like we didn't completely fit in .... at some point in our lives. It is a really well done story. It kind of reminds me of Spring Awakening in some ways."
Absolutely! Everyone can relate to not fitting in at some point. There's a certain green girl who feels like an outsider that has been doing OK on Broadway for 13 years now.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 9:52pm
neonlightsxo said: "Regardless, KB, I have an answer to your question. It's quite obvious. Dear Evan Hansen is good."
It's gonna be the next Hamilton!!!! I Won't hold my breath.
Posted: 10/24/16 at 11:17pm
Kinky Boy said: "neonlightsxo said: "Regardless, KB, I have an answer to your question. It's quite obvious. Dear Evan Hansen is good."
It's gonna be the next Hamilton!!!! I Won't hold my breath.
"
Oh yeah. We've got a can of the pinto beans on our hands.
Updated On: 10/24/16 at 11:17 PM
