BE MORE CHILL (Broadway) Previews — Page 9

Are those the only two choices? Golf clap or Stan behavior?

Lord I hope not.

Theres a difference between enthusiastic applause and what people are referring to here.

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I don't think letting out an Audible "woo" cheer after a showstopping number is acting like a Stan. If you're doing it EVERY song, sure. I know I let out a few during the show without hesitation. It was literally just a natural reaction to the moment. I wouldn't at all label myself as a Stan of the show by any means.

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Updated On: 2/21/19 at 06:22 AM

Bk wrote:

"Well, I can only speak for myself, but when I hear obnoxious woo-hooing and ostentatious weeping at wailing at shows such as the two you mention, I want to run for the hills because those people are trying to make the show about THEM, which happens frequently at Sondheim shows especially. "



Precisely.

It's all about showing off to everyone around you just how "hip'" or "sensitive," or "in tune" you are. The people beside, behind, or in front of you are either stone-faced or asleep while you're a blubbering mess during "Move On?" Mission accomplished. You've proven to the world just how superior you are to the unenlightened masses. But what about the fact that your self-indulgent carryings on might disrupt other patrons' concentration and/or enjoyment of a show? I know--- what a preposterous question! Why care about anyone else, right?

But to me, if obnoxious, attention-grabbing behavior by self-anointed elites is perfectly fine at Sunday in the Park with George, then the same conduct is perfectly fine for the fans/stans at Be More Chill.

I might also add that the performance of Be More Chill that I attended was filled with high-school age students and younger. They were totally focused on what was happening on stage rather than themselves, and were as well behaved as audiences in the long ago.

I can't say the same for the conduct I've witnessed at performances of Follies or Sunday in the Park with George.

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I might also add that the performance of Be More Chill that I attended was filled with high-school age students and younger.Theywere totally focused on what was happening on stage rather than themselves, and were as well behaved as audiences in the long ago."



Very that. 100%



I still disagree that a few "woos" is attention seeking. But agree to disagree I suppose.

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Updated On: 2/22/19 at 09:37 AM

I'm very aware of this behavior, but never encountered it at any Sondheim shows?!

...I've never encountered anything remotely resembling the Sicilian mourning being described here at any Sondheim show or concert I've ever attended.

And of course it's After Eight who crawls out of the woodwork to drag a thread entirely unrelated to Sondheim shows to the topic of how much he despises Sondheim fans.

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Updated On: 2/21/19 at 11:05 AM

haterobics said: "I'm very aware of this behavior, but never encountered it at any Sondheim shows?!"

That's because it doesn't actually happen, except in the mind of one sad troll.

I saw the Off-Broadway production of this at Signature over the summer and enjoyed it very much! I knew nothing about the show ahead of time (except mentions of the fanbase here), I just ushered for it so I got to see it. For all the horror stories I had heard about the fans, they seemed perfectly respectful and while they were enthusiastic it did not feel forced. I thought it was so great that so many young kids were enjoying the theater!

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Well, I can only speak for myself, but when I hear obnoxious woo-hooing and ostentatious weeping at wailing at shows such as the two you mention, I want to run for the hills because those people are trying to make the show about THEM, which happens frequently at Sondheim shows especially.

OMG, you noticed this, too?!?! I could barely hear Donna Murphy's seizure shrieks over all the Passion stans woo-hooing throughout the entire show! In the middle of I Read, someone yelled, "You go, girl! READ THAT BOY!" Jere Shea told me that's why he never stepped foot on Broadway again. True story. Sondheim fans are OUT. OF. CONTROL. I heard it cost $2 million to clean the Winter Garden after closing night Follies because they completely destroyed the place when someone said "it flopped". Yvonne de Carlo went to high school with my mother-in-law and she said that's why she never stepped foot on Broadway again. True story. EVERYONE knows they are all TRASH. Worst reputations in the entire industry. Common knowledge. I even got thrown out of Marie's Crisis for not crying when Seth Rudetsky performed Move On as Audra McDonald impersonating Bernadette Peters. Can you believe that? True story. Look it up if you don't believe me. There is literally nothing more noisy and chaotic than attending a Sondheim musical in New York. Literally. Nothing.

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CPannullo said: "Anyone know if George Salazar is back in the show? I am making my way to the show today and would love to catch him in it!"

Saw the show on Wednesday night and he wasn’t back in - but Troy Iwata was AWESOME (he was the only Michael I’ve seen, so nothing to compare it to, but was very happy). Was he George Salazar back in tonight?

haterobics said: "I'm very aware of this behavior, but never encountered it at any Sondheim shows?!"

Me neither. It's purely in the imagination of miserable haters.

Capt Twirl: "That's because it doesn't actually happen, except in the mind of one sad troll."

I counted two on this thread, actually.

Updated On: 2/22/19 at 08:01 AM

I saw the show’s matinee today (2/23) and George was out again. However, his understudy completely stole the show.

I was really excited to see this show, having enjoyed reading the book back in high school. I have to say, I was very disappointed. It’s really not very good.

This show is like Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, and Little Shop had a baby except that baby didn’t inherit any of the good qualities of its parents.

The only memorable song is “Michael In the Bathroom.” I remember enjoying the opening number, but couldn’t tell you what it was called or how it went. Most of the songs suffer from. I also enjoyed the video game number. But otherwise most of the songs failed to land for me.

Will Roland is very talented, but there was something missing for me. I think it’s something in the writing of the role.

But my biggest issue was with how they handled The Squip. When I read the book I remember being jealous and wanting a Squip. The book made it sound so amazing and the Squip came across so trustworthy. So it made it that much more powerful when things start to go bad.

In the show (which changed a few things about how the story ends) The Squip is immediately sketchy and the whole time you know it’s all bad. I wish there was some decadence and desire with The Squip. Look at roles like The Emcee or Leading Player. There’s something so appealing to them and captivating. (Note: none of this is to the fault of the actor playing the role)

Anyways, I’m ranting at this point. I was very disappointed and won’t be expecting good reviews.

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I also feel like Be More Chill is trying really hard to be a hit and be current/contemporary, which is exactly the opposite of the message the show is trying to get across.

I really wanted to love this one

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