BEAUTIFUL SF reviews: Another jukebox hit for Bway?

[BroadwayBen]

Posted: 10/9/13 at 2:37pm

BEAUTIFUL opens in SF last night to all positive, some glowing reviews.

http://variety.com/2013/legit/reviews/regional-legit-review-beautiful-1200708939/

http://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/Beautiful-The-Carole-King-Musical-It-s-4881782.php

http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_24272445/review-beautiful-carole-king-musical-soars-its-soundtrack

[Shawk]

Posted: 10/9/13 at 2:45pm

Variety seems not to realize that there are only two male Caucasian ensemble members, so it would be difficult to portray the Monkees. Also, I don't think it would be a good idea -- Act 2 needs help but not the Monkees.

I have seen the show twice in SF, and I agree with most of the reviews. The book needs some tweaking and they could cut down/cut entirely some songs, but the audience really is responding to it. I think they have a shot if they make some smart adjustments in NY previews.

Updated On: 10/9/13 at 02:45 PM

[grumpyoptimist]

Posted: 10/10/13 at 12:26am

The audience definitely responded last night, but I couldn't help but flash on something LizzieCurry mentioned in the other thread...there are lines meant for NY audiences throughout this show. Definitely...