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Posted: 6/24/12 at 8:44pm
I'm currently reading critic Peter Filichia's book about the biggest musical hit and flop 1959-2009. It really made me think about what has taken these categories since then. I thought it would be interesting to pick for this season. I think a lot of it could be opinion, as Peter picked Sunset Boulevard as the biggest flop when it had won many Tonys. So it is definitely something to think about based on performances, grosses, attention and a lot more.
Hit: I was back and fourth between Once and Newsies but going to go with Once. Although Newsies proved its selling power after being a flop movie, I think Once was the "little show that could". It showed that less is more with its simple choreography and easy to follow book. I think the way it used its performers as musicians worked very well with the story. It just was like nothing I have seen in a long time. It also has done extremely well at the Tony's and its selling to capacity now. It is becoming the talk of the town as it is unique and special.
Flop: Leap of Faith. Although Bonnie and Clyde didn't play long at all, it's score will for sure be remembered, as well as Laura's performance. There really isn't much to say about Leap being the biggest flop. Although Raul was giving a great performance, the show couldn't be saved. I believe if the show had a better book, it would not have been reviewed so terribly and would have done a lot better. Sergio's choreography was one of the highlights as were several songs. If only it had lasted long enough to perform on a tv program, as it's Tony performance did get people talking. I wish this show was given more of a chance. Glad there is a cast recording!
Hit: I was back and fourth between Once and Newsies but going to go with Once. Although Newsies proved its selling power after being a flop movie, I think Once was the "little show that could". It showed that less is more with its simple choreography and easy to follow book. I think the way it used its performers as musicians worked very well with the story. It just was like nothing I have seen in a long time. It also has done extremely well at the Tony's and its selling to capacity now. It is becoming the talk of the town as it is unique and special.
Flop: Leap of Faith. Although Bonnie and Clyde didn't play long at all, it's score will for sure be remembered, as well as Laura's performance. There really isn't much to say about Leap being the biggest flop. Although Raul was giving a great performance, the show couldn't be saved. I believe if the show had a better book, it would not have been reviewed so terribly and would have done a lot better. Sergio's choreography was one of the highlights as were several songs. If only it had lasted long enough to perform on a tv program, as it's Tony performance did get people talking. I wish this show was given more of a chance. Glad there is a cast recording!
Updated On: 6/24/12 at 08:44 PM
