BANDSTAND Reviews

[LimelightMike]

BANDSTAND Reviews#1

Posted: 4/26/17 at 12:05pm

[DottieD'Luscia]

BANDSTAND Reviews#2

Posted: 4/26/17 at 1:01pm

I'm very curious about this one.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[Marianne2]

BANDSTAND Reviews#3

Posted: 4/26/17 at 1:57pm

^ Me too. There was a lot of good in it, in my opinion.  But, there weren't some good things either. 

"I don't want the pretty lights to come and get me."-Homecoming 2005 "You can't pray away the gay."-Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy. Ignored Users: suestorm, N2N Nate., Owen22, master bates

[A Canadian in NYC]

BANDSTAND Reviews#4

Posted: 4/26/17 at 3:26pm

I'm on the fence to see this next month... I think some good reviews will convince me!  Wishing cast and crew a happy opening night!

[smidge]

BANDSTAND Reviews#5

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:43pm

I really hope this does well with the critics. While there are obvious book problems, the cast looks like they're really putting their heart and soul into this one.

[uncageg]

BANDSTAND Reviews#6

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:44pm

Saw it last week. Am very interested in what critics will have to say.

I will say I give them kudos for tackling the subject matter and I really enjoyed the score.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[uncageg]

BANDSTAND Reviews#7

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:48pm

Something to read wjile waiting for the reviews to come out. An article in the Times on changes/freezing the show:

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/theater/with-clock-ticking-a-new-musical-makes-its-final-fixes.html

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[BWayBound115]

BANDSTAND Reviews#8

Posted: 4/26/17 at 5:58pm

What a great article. I so appreciate reading about the care that is going into this show. I think it definitely has its flaws, but this article definitely made me appreciate what I saw onstage just a little bit more. Here's to a happy and successful opening!

[BroadwayConcierge]

BANDSTAND Reviews#9

Posted: 4/26/17 at 6:26pm

The Richard Ridge red carpet livestream is happening now!: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayWorld/videos/10155213935139417/ 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

BANDSTAND Reviews#10

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:11pm

Matt Windman is positive...
http://www.amny.com/entertainment/bandstand-review-a-superb-new-broadway-musical-from-hamilton-choreographer-1.13527825

[songanddanceman2]

BANDSTAND Reviews#11

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:12pm

AM New York - 4 stars, positive 

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/bandstand-review-a-superb-new-broadway-musical-from-hamilton-choreographer-1.13527825

Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna

[Trish2]

BANDSTAND Reviews#12

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:13pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "The Richard Ridge red carpet livestream is happening now!: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayWorld/videos/10155213935139417/ 

Ridge is such a goober. Why doesn't someone dress him better?

 

[kelsiinicholl]

BANDSTAND Reviews#13

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:17pm

NJ.com, another positive review! http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/04/paper_mills_bandstand_is_even_better_on_broadway.html#incart_river_index

Amidst a sea of revivals and film adaptations on Broadway right now, "Bandstand" distinguishes itself with adventurous creativity and timely, fresh exploration of important themes. It is at bottom an excellent new musical full of wonderful performances and bold, finely crafted music. Here's hoping for a long run.

[kelsiinicholl]

BANDSTAND Reviews#14

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:27pm

Huffington Post is also positive. Referring to it as "arguably the best new musical of the season."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bandstand-boasts-an-upbeat-downbeat_us_590128a5e4b06feec8ac934a

[thattreegurl]

BANDSTAND Reviews#15

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:39pm

I'm honestly a little shocked by some of these reviews. I found this show to be so incredibly middle of the road and bland. But I guess it really is speaking to some!

[Birdie Boy]

BANDSTAND Reviews#16

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:46pm

Raves so far. Good for them. 

[HenryTDobson]

BANDSTAND Reviews#17

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:55pm

Wow, that Huffington Post is a full fledged rave! I hope they continue through the night!

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

BANDSTAND Reviews#18

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:04pm

Deadline is positive...
http://deadline.com/2017/04/broadway-review-bandstand-john-pizzarelli-1202077748/

[kelsiinicholl]

BANDSTAND Reviews#19

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:14pm

Time Out is postive as well (4/5 stars) https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/bandstand

Chicago Tribune is a bit more mixed than the others, but leans to a positive note: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/broadway/sc-bandstand-broadway-review-ent-0426-20170426-column.html

[HenryTDobson]

BANDSTAND Reviews#20

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:14pm

Deadline is positive, but kudos to them for acknowledging the problem of the completely white cast.

[AKarp2013]

BANDSTAND Reviews#21

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:16pm

NBC New York is mixed-to-positive.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Review-Bandstand-Corey-Cott-Laura-Osnes-420387194.html

[IdinaBellFoster]

BANDSTAND Reviews#22

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:17pm

Wow. Pretty great so far...

"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

BANDSTAND Reviews#23

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:18pm

Variety is mixed...
http://variety.com/2017/legit/reviews/bandstand-review-broadway-musical-1202399420/

[ACL2006]

BANDSTAND Reviews#24

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:37pm

For those that have seen it on Broadway & at Papermill, what differences are there? I strongly disliked it at Papermill.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[smidge]

BANDSTAND Reviews#25

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:43pm

HenryTDobson said: "Deadline is positive, but kudos to them for acknowledging the problem of the completely white cast.

Lol, this may come as a surprise to Kevyn Morrow, but your point is well taken.