Bombay Dreams

There isn't a CD of the Broadway cast yet, but there is one with the Original London Cast. I didn't care for it all the much, personally. It just didn't hold my attention and the music was forgettable to me. But I have heard from a lot of people who really love it. It got pretty mixed reviews which for some strange reasons made the box office numbers skyrocket.

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A friend of mine saw it. He says the show struggles for Mediocrity and at times achieves it.

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I enjoyed BOMBAY DREAMS. The performers are energetic and appealing. The book is lackluster, but the songs are catchy. I'd rather sit through this twenty more times than sit through WICKED for a second time.

well I guess I am the dissenting opinion on this board....My wife and I LOVED bombay dreams...we have never seen bollywood films but really got into the style, I can see where the show could go over peoples heads if you try to take it seriously or over analyze it, but the music and dancing were first rate. I can certainly see an acting coach hating it, as the direction is broad and over the top- not what americans are used to -although that style certainly prevailed on broadway until Brando rolled into town....

It is not surprising the show is doing very well at the box office, because the word of mouth in my community (Long Island) has been very strong and it seems to be one of the "shows to see"...I know it is not for everyone;s taste....I can see it appealing to a younger less stuffy theatre crowd..those who want high art can see caroline or change...it;'s nice that two different shows can exist on broadway!

I'm w/ cmleidi -- Tonys don't necessarily equal quality. It's more important, ultimately, what the paying theatregoers think. I can say this, having worked there many times -- they get an enthusiastic standing ovation every night w/ the crowds just tickled pink. But, they tend to attract a less sophisticated audience which reacts differently to the seasoned theatregoers or theatre pro. That doesn't mean they're stupid, just usually not as well-versed in theatre. Big difference. Besides, theatre is art & art is subjective. People either enjoy the show or don't -- it doesn't do anyone any good to say one side is right or wrong. Having said all that, I didn't care for it.

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Sriram Ganesan sang one of the songs that was cut from BD at Standing Ovations. Can anyone tell me anything about the character he plays in BD or what he sings? I very much enjoyed his performance at SO.

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Updated On: 5/28/04 at 02:36 PM

I saw Bombay Dreams on Tuesday, and loved it. The cast is so energetic, and the singing and dancing was phenomenal. I would definitely recomend this show, especially for families. I was extremely shocked when the man sitting two rows ahead of me pulled out a camcorder to bootleg the performance. I just looked at him, and the man sitting next to me told him to put it away,a nd reluctantly, he listened.

"I doubt that a future Tony winner is THAT bad, but whatever floats your boat."

Rent? Lion King? Anyone?

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*banging head on desk" why hasnt this closed yet?

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<< *banging head on desk" why hasnt this closed yet? >>

Probably because "Fiddler", "Wonderful Town", "Little Shop", and a number of others that it is outgrossing have not. Its done close to 80% the last couple of weeks. Doubt it will close anytime in the very near future, but I could be wrong.

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as shakalaka****

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Hi,

I saw Bombay Dreams and loved it, and about the Broadway recording, I hear it is the same as the London recording because according to Good Morning America, the show is lip-synched.