#1
Posted: 8/8/19 at 7:57pm
Hope it's okay to launch this review thread for BOOH. Please post links or full reviews as they become available.
BAT OUT OF HELL [Professional] Reviews.
#2
Posted: 8/8/19 at 9:10pm
A positive review from Theatermania. I see it this weekend and this review describes exactly what I am expecting and can't wait to see!
https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/reviews/bat-out-of-hell-is-this-summers-craziest-musical_89490.html
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#3
Posted: 8/8/19 at 9:42pm
Howard Miller at Talkin' Broadway
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/ob/08_08_19.html
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/ob/08_08_19.html
#4
Posted: 8/8/19 at 9:48pm
New York Post ...two stars
https://nypost.com/2019/08/08/review-bat-out-of-hell-the-musical-pummels-the-senses/
https://nypost.com/2019/08/08/review-bat-out-of-hell-the-musical-pummels-the-senses/
#5
Posted: 8/8/19 at 9:56pm
Time Out NY "[It] may be a fail, but at least it's an epic one."
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/bat-out-of-hell-review-musical-jim-steinman
#6
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:02pm
BWW now has the reviews clustered:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-Opens-At-City-Center-Read-The-Reviews-20190808
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-Opens-At-City-Center-Read-The-Reviews-20190808
#7
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:08pm
In his review in The Wrap, Robert Hofler calls BOOH "long-touring". It has never toured and that is very much a part of its history. Someone needs to be schooled in Musical-Comedy History 101.
#8
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:25pm
Sho-Tunes-R-Us said: "In his review in The Wrap, Robert Hofler calls BOOH "long-touring". It has never toured and that is very much a part of its history. Someone needs to be schooled in Musical-Comedy History 101."
Actually, it did tour before arriving here. And the set is the touring set. It has been talked about here on the boards.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#9
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:31pm
uncageg said: "Sho-Tunes-R-Us said: "In his review in The Wrap, Robert Hofler calls BOOH "long-touring". It has never toured and that is very much a part of its history. Someone needs to be schooled in Musical-Comedy History 101."
Actually, it did tour before arriving here. And the set is the touring set. It has been talked about here on the boards.
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I'm given to understand that it played London and Toronto. Does that constitute a tour? The big scandal was that US was cancelled mere days before beginning.
#10
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:34pm
A mini tour then! Didn't it return to London after Toronto?
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
Updated On: 8/8/19 at 10:34 PM
#11
Posted: 8/8/19 at 10:44pm
I’d say these reviews are 💯 spot on. Totally crazy and campy but fun.
#12
Posted: 8/8/19 at 11:10pm
uncageg said: "A mini tour then! Didn't it return to London after Toronto?"
No. The show closed January 5, 2019. And The Dominion still is an empty theatre.
It initially played in Manchester then the London Coliseum. I don't recall where it went then, but it may have been Toronto and then returned to the Dominion in London where We Will Rock You played forever.
#13
Posted: 8/8/19 at 11:29pm
I think it was Toronto then back to London. That is what I read.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#14
Posted: 8/9/19 at 12:20am
uncageg said: "A mini tour then! Didn't it return to London after Toronto?"
London, Toronto, London, (sit down or limited season), Toronto (when tour was to launched, but was scrapped). This City Center engagement was supposed to be another tour stop. I'm pretty certain that the producers are testing the waters for a resurrected tour.
#16
Posted: 8/9/19 at 2:31am
SouthernCakes said: "This is the end. "
Of civilization...or just this thread?
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
#17
Posted: 8/9/19 at 2:37am
The NY Times was not very good.
#18
Posted: 8/9/19 at 2:49am
SmoothLover said: "The NY Times was not very good."
Doubt it matters for this show, but we'll see shortly if there is an uptick in sales due to reviews and/or word-of-mouth.
#19
Posted: 8/9/19 at 12:05pm
The show started life in Manchester, England with the major London set. It was the shows out of town try out.
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#20
Posted: 8/9/19 at 1:41pm
I actually thought the New York Times review was... mixed to positive? There was definitely some harsh criticism for the book but overall I got the impression that she enjoyed the music and still had a good time? Maybe I'm wrong.
#21
Posted: 8/9/19 at 1:52pm
CATSNYrevival said: "I actually thought the New York Times review was... mixed to positive? There wasdefinitely some harsh criticism for the book but overall I got the impression that she enjoyed the music and still had a good time? Maybe I'm wrong."
I agree with your assessment. Even with major caveats quite a few of the critics liked it.
#22
Posted: 8/9/19 at 10:03pm
TL;DR: every review was mixed (either to negative or positive), and the consensus was "a hot mess, but entertaining if you like the music."
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#23
Posted: 8/10/19 at 12:44am
Although there was a fair amount of ridicule which does not sell tickets...….Perhaps the Good Morning appearance on Monday will help sales which appear to be struggling.
#24
Posted: 8/10/19 at 9:18am
Sho-Tunes-R-Us said: "SmoothLover said: "The NY Times was not very good."
Doubt it matters for this show, but we'll see shortly if there is an uptick in sales due to reviews and/or word-of-mouth."
These reviews aren't great, and neither is the word-of-mouth. Neither seem likely to lead to an uptick in sales. U.S. audiences just don't seem the interested in Jim Steinman's musicals. On the flip side, maybe it will reach cult status someday.
#25
Posted: 8/11/19 at 2:28am
And now....from BWW, right here.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Review-Lena-Hall-and-Bradley-Dean-Devour-The-Stage-in-Jim-Steinmans-Wildly-Oddball-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-20190810
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Review-Lena-Hall-and-Bradley-Dean-Devour-The-Stage-in-Jim-Steinmans-Wildly-Oddball-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-20190810
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