BKLYN Hatred and Shilling

I don't post often... but I couldn't resist in this case.

Sitting back watching the daily responses for BKLYN is mind blowing. Tiny Toon and others on this board are simply shilling this show beyond belief. It's almost humerous... if you're trying to help the show I truly believe it's backfiring. If you want to shill a Broadway show... do it in non-theater websites (although, I think shilling anywhere is foolish and unethical). People on this board are not going to be tricked into buying a ticket from your "OMG - Brooklyn is the best" posts. BroadwayWorld readers are not stupid people.

As for the hatred of the show, I see similar motives. I've never seen such hatred of a show by some of you. It seems many people on this board are really looking forward to this show closing. I find that disgusting that people in the theater community wish bad on ANY show. You may not like the show... but to sit there and actively bash it hoping it closes is just not right. Whether your just sick of the shilling or involved in a competing show... there is way too much hatred on this show on this board.

The show is not a great show (or really good for that matter)... nor is it a bad show. That is why it plays in a smaller Broadway house and you can scoop up tickets for $50. I think the reviewers had it right... the story is weak and the performers (some, but not all) are strong.

I hope this show does stay around... as with all of the other shows that are currently playing. The Broadway market is struggling badly. The shows that are performing (5% of shows) are charging an arm and a leg for tickets... everyone else is struggling to get by. The gap between the "haves" and "have nots" is growing... so I'm not wishing bad luck on shows that need the help.

Ah... finally off my chest. :)

Remember when we all hated Wicked? Man, those were the days. Boy the way Glenn Miller played, Songs that made the hit parade... geearohlazallredgrape, Those, Were, the Days.

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I see Brantley munchin
A Vampire luncheon
The years may have flown
But the memory stays!
Like the hopes that were dashed
When BKLYN crashed!
Ya ha ha ha!
Those were the good ol' days!
I'd walk a million miles or more
To see the gross receipt for
Those Good!
Ol!
Days!

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oh, bonsing - you beat me to that!

Well, better BKLYN than Wicked

But those fans are loud and angry.

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I really don't get the hatred either. I had no expectations of this show - due mainly to what I'd read here! - and yet when I finally plunked down my money and went, I had a great time. I loved the cast - ALL of them. Who's the weak link? - and found the concept to be simple but effective. It's a fable after all and the story line certainly justified the songs. The staging was smart and inventive, the set and costumes terrific. Why can't people relax and let the show come to them instead of going in with a list of grievances they're determined to fulfill?

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hahah..
My name up in lights (FAME!)

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I don't think so many of us hate BRKLYN. We are just responding to the never ending shilling. I've not seen it, nor will I as I live in Oklahoma and if I make to it to NY anytime soon there are other shows I'd rather see. But most of us agree, based on reviews (in depth reviews, not sill OMG BRKLYN is like totally awesome postings) we have read, or own experiences, that the show is of low caliber. Performances may be great, but the show is lacking. After reading endless postings bragging about a poor show while much better shows get little attention, it's hard to not want to see it gone.

Why is it that anyone who posts something positive about a show that the 'majority' of you seem to dislike, they're immediately attacked and labeled a "shill"?? Seriously, how p*ucking hard is it to simply IGNORE the threads/posts about BKLYN (or Wicked, or RENT, etc.) and move on to something of more interest to you??

CRP..I actually enjoy reading real reviews, even the ones I disagree with. But when I'm hoping to get a review with substance and instead get a half million postings that say nothing more than BRKLYN Rocks, it gets annoying. Especially since it is generally the same persons posting it over and over.

My only point is that any and all postings one considers to be 'without substance' can be ignored and overlooked.

Namo - "geearohlazallredgrape"

That is EXACTLY what I always thought she sang!

Thank you for that.

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I don't remember Wicked being compared to Rent - but w.e.

Well, comparison - that's what they do at the Tony's. Are you against the Tony's? HMMM?