Best Musical: Who Will Take The Other 3 Slots?- Page 2

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 10/26/15 at 11:45pm

JBroadway said: "TheGingerBreadMan said: "In the event of a fifth nominee: American Pyscho"

 

 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I got the impression from various sources of word-of-mouth that American Psycho was very well-received in London. I wouldn't have put it as my 5th slot based on what I've heard. 

 

 

 

I don't disagree, actually. The one thing holding me back is that London audiences can be fairly different from Broadway audiences sometimes, but I don't doubt that it will be well received here as well. I would actually say that Psycho and Tuck are interchangeable in my list, I could easily see Tuck taking the fifth spot. The only show that I think we can all agree on as being an absolute shoe-in is Hamilton (obviously), the rest of my list (and likely everyone else's) is just early predictions, as many of these shows haven't even opened yet. 

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/26/15 at 11:45pm

Allegiance isn't that good musically, I saw it and act 1 felt like an eternity, act 2 moved better but still felt long. George T is only on stage for maybe 20 minutes (and that is being generous). Also, I saw the ending coming a mile away. Good ideas for a show, poorly executed. I did see this early in previews and not sure how much, if anything they are and have change and will not be returning to find out either.

Updated On: 10/26/15 at 11:45 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 10/26/15 at 11:57pm

WiCkEdRoCkS - that unannounced musical will NOT be in the running. I can tell you that right now. 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:08am

I can only state On Your Feet as of this writing. Saw it tonight and it was a blast. It really makes no difference as we all know who the ultimate winner will be.

 

Strange thing re the Playbill. At first, I thought the musical numbers were not listed. In leafing thru it, I found the song list in the middle of the bios. Stranger still, the songs were in alphabetical order so you had no idea which song was where. Normally you see what the last song before the intermission is so you can get ready for a mad dash to the john. It would really help at the Marquis where the bathrooms are a nice distance away from the theater itself.

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:13am

Mr Roxy said: "Strange thing re the Playbill. At first, I thought the musical numbers were not listed. In leafing thru it, I found the song list in the middle of the bios. Stranger still, the songs were in alphabetical order so you had no idea which song was where. Normally you see what the last song before the intermission is so you can get ready for a mad dash to the john. It would really help at the Marquis where the bathrooms are a nice distance away from the theater itself."

 

Didn't Rock Of Ages do the same thing??? Don't remember, its been years since I saw it. 

As a side note, the second time I saw OYF, I don't think a song list would help, as people were coming and going at all scenes during the first and second acts. Kindda annoying. 

 

Updated On: 10/27/15 at 12:13 AM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:23am

By the way, the Playbill is in color. For how long, I do not know.

Updated On: 10/27/15 at 12:23 AM

[CukorLover]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:24am

ON YOUR FEET entered  the millionaire's club this week in it's 3rd week of previews. Lousy book or not, this show could be this years dark horse.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:28am

It has a better book than Motown but that ain't saying a whole lot.

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:31am

reading the phone book is better than the book for Motown, that was just painful. 

[CukorLover]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:37am

Hey MrRoxy, I haven't seen OYF yet, but have only heard dire reports on the book. How does this show compare in general to Motown? Are there really enough Estefan fans to support it long term,  versus fans of Motown?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:40am

The physical production is first rate. You can forget the book as everything else is so strong.

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:44am

Seen OYF twice, I liked it. The book is not the best, but SO MUCH BETTER than MOTOWN. I think Motown tried to hard to be funny, OYF has some great lines. It's just a fun show. OYF's book is closer to that of Beautiful than Motown. 

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:45am

I've only heard great things of On Your Feet. I hope it's the next Mama Mia in terms of a long run. There isn't many latino musicals.. I can only think of In the Heights.. Most shows are all white casts.. you have to at least root for it a little....? I know I do. Can't wait for the cast recording. The main guy is so attractive, i can stair at him all day hahaha

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:48am

ummm, aren't you forgetting a little show called West Side Story???

[Winter Garden]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 12:57am

CapnHook said: "WiCkEdRoCkS - that unannounced musical will NOT be in the running. I can tell you that right now. "

you're talking about amelie? how do you know?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 6:31am

And Hamilton has many Hispanic cast members.

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 6:43am

VernonGersch said: "Waitress is in for sure caught it at the ART over the summer and it's a wonderful, smart, crowd pleaser with a gorgeous score."

This pleases me to hear.  I intend to buy tickets for May when they become available.

[Jabere]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 7:06am

Hamilton makes me forget the stupid write casting of  Noises Off without any diversity

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 7:59am

Not AMELIE. 

 

And (if we are talking about the same show) while I agree at the moment, Capn, weirder things have happened...

 

You never know. 

Updated On: 10/27/15 at 07:59 AM

[Winter Garden]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 1:23pm

then what show are you talking about? Gotta Dance? Bandstand? Up Here? Little Dancer? 

[brdway411]

Posted: 10/28/15 at 1:37am

I am guessing it's either Invisible Thread and or Lazarus. 

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/28/15 at 7:52am

None of the above. It should be announced relatively soon. 

[c0113g3b0y]

Posted: 10/28/15 at 9:32am

Dear Evan Hansen?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/28/15 at 5:20pm

Dear Evan Hansen is not moving to Broadway but Second Stage in the spring 2016

http://2st.com/shows/current-production/dear-evan-hansen

 

[funhamilton_rent]

Posted: 10/28/15 at 8:28pm

I'm a little late in this thread but:

1. Hamilton (obvi getting in, but I'm just putting it here because it's in 1st place in general)

2. Shuffle Along (if it isn't a revival)

3. American Psycho 

4. Waitress

That's been my top 4 for some time now, but here are some others that could come up and sneak a nod.

On Your Feet, School of Rock, Bright Star, Allegiance (maybe?) Tuck Everlasting, and Amelie (if it transfers).