And the biggest over-rated pile of crap is... — Page 3

as you said... maybe its just my opinion. But Im afraid some of the comments are vile, this is turning into the dress circle message board !

lol id actually say the Dress Circle board is less bitchy than this one, out of DC, WOS and BWW, BWW is by far the bitchiest! lol

I think the problem is the 'pile of crap' comment not the overated comment. I dont think ive ever seen a show id honestly hand on heart call crap (hmm actually just remembered The Wedding Singer which I think I might as I was close to walking out of it), even Priscilla and Blonde which I REALLY didnt like, when it comes down to it I wouldnt call crap(although I have done in the past...so slapped wrist for me).

But when people talk (especially on online forums) about a subject they feel passionate about people exagerate and use strong words to help get their point accross (or in some cases just to be controversial) that they possibly wouldnt use in day to day life.

As for performers being offended, if they are just by an online comment in an insignificant discussion forum then they are in the wrong business. Theatre (and the entertainment industry in general) is cut throat and bitchy as they come, you need to be tough and just shrug it off.

Oh and to use The Wedding Singer (Uk Tour) as an example. Performers know when they are in a naff show most of the time. Knowing someone who did the Wedding Singer tour, they (and other company members) knew it was crap, and couldnt wait to get out of it. But at the end of the day its a job and they were professionals and got on with it.

I think the point is shows that disappoint you personally after hearing all the hype, for my while Lion King was boring (to me not the 100s of kids surroudning me clearly) I wasn't expecting much so that doesn't win my prize for over-rated. I grew up hearing about 'Cats' -some of the first songs I learnt were from that show, and then when I saw a very tired touring production many many years later I was disappointed-it was like this is it? that's overrated in imo.

It's also why I'd never go and see Joseph-I can't take two childhood memories destroyed

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Perhaps that is it-I saw it from the very back of a huge theatre in Montreal which meant a lot of the 'magic' was lost-I don't hate the show I was just disapointed

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I have to agree with Jonwo that Billy Elliot (while nowhere near 'crap') wasn't anywhere near as good as I had been lead to believe either. Maybe if I'd seen an early version in London... (although the current Broadway production I saw is raved over and well-rewarded too, so maybe not)? Loved the film though.

I was also majorly disappointed with The Lion King and Cats - I found both productions I saw far too earnest and showy, with no real heart and not a lot of plot to keep my interest.

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Angel, I'm trying not too!

Lol cant believe you found the poster. Did you see it ?