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I don’t understand why they still haven’t been able to sort out the statue defacing. That’s pretty much the only thing in the script that makes her “bad” and they can’t seem to find the right thing for that moment. And there’s no contest now? Without the contest what’s the point of defacing the statue if Belleville doesn’t lose the prize because of her actions?

This was excrement.

I want my time. money and common sense restored.

Updated On: 2/18/23 at 02:07 PM

Sutton Ross said: "How was the audience? Sold out show? Enthusiastic? Sad because it's poop as Carlos said? Just curious."

There was a smattering of empty seats, but the theatre was full and enthusiastic/generally supportive. I was personally expecting better energy for a first preview -- e.g., I expected to see extended applause for Linedy's reveal and her "Bad Cinderella" number, but the applause was average at best.

The show has funny moments, either because of the book writing or because of the camp, but there were long periods where people weren't reacting with any sort of discernible emotion, i.e., no laughter or sniffling/tears. All in all, a pretty average audience, I think, which ... may not be the best thing for a first preview.

Is Alexis Scheer still credited as "additional book material" or has that title been elevated?

Wonder how much the rewrites are hers vs. Fennell (and if Fennell even has any active involvement these days?)

Jordan Catalano said: "aaaaaand this is where I step in to tell you you're being ridiculous. Webber wrote the music and did the orchestrations for this, all of which nobody has had anything negative to say (until I post this and then I'm sure they'll start). David Zippel wrote the lyrics which I and others have criticized and Emerald Fennell wrote the book, which again, I and others have criticized. Saying you hope this ends ALW's career, the one person who hasn't really gotten any criticism for their actual work on the show, just shows people will happily jump on a "hate bandwagon" without even knowing where it's going.

And yes let's do play the "when will this show close" game. If anyone EVER attempted to post that when say, "Kimberly Akimbo" started previews to a not full house, they would have been run out of town but it's cool here? I wrote that I don't think it'll be a hit but JFC, the show started previews last night - give them a damn chance to try and fix things.

And I hate that y'all make me want to defend a show that I don't even love but the blood in the water thing is insane around here lately. "

Everything, every single thing in that show has had to pass the ALW taste test first. He is involved in every aspect, and micro manages each and every department. This is what he does

it’s trash because of him

defenses said: "akhoya87 said: "Sutton Ross said: "How was the audience? Sold out show? Enthusiastic? Sad because it's poop as Carlos said? Just curious."

There was a smattering of empty seats, but the theatre was full and enthusiastic/generally supportive. I was personally expecting better energy for a first preview -- e.g., I expected to see extended applause for Linedy's reveal and her "Bad Cinderella" number, but the applause was average at best.”

I felt a different audience. I was surprised with how much applause Linedy got since she’s not a well-known name! I think she does a pretty good job on social media so people may feel connected to her. I also thought the final applause was pretty healthy - especially when Carolee pointed out those making Broadway debuts."

Totally fair, and I guess I wasn’t looking at it in relative terms (i.e., taking her relatively unknown status into account). 100% agreed about there being very good energy during the intro of Broadway debuts. Carolee’s remarks were very gracious.

mememe said: "Everything, every single thing in that show has had to pass the ALW taste test first. He is involved in every aspect, and micro manages each and every department. This is what he does

it’s trash because of him"

Not everything is trash but you are definitely right about his “taste test”. Some of the music is really good I will give him that. I just think that if he wasn’t so controlling over every aspect of the show and gave more time to work on it instead of rushing to get it on stage, it probably would’ve been a better show.