Bombay Dreams in SEATTLE, WA. Last Chance to See the Show. — Page 15

That's funny you should mention Mamma Mia. The reprise of "Shakalaka Baby" at the finale of Bombay Dreams very much reminded me of the finale of Mamma Mia with "Dancing Queen". But it's good that people walk out of the theater with a smile on their face.

i wanna see the show again so bad!!! even if this new Priya stinks! Im spoiled after seeing Tamyra.

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Updated On: 2/25/06 at 10:20 PM

I will trust your excellent review Steve.

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Well Priya doesn't stink...it's just her voice is not for this show. She does have a good opera style singing voice and that's good. Again not for that character. Her acting is good too. I guess I was expecting something different.

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Shakalakalaka Baby!!! Woo Hoo!!!!

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I can't wait to hear my own review either...the show was so amazing on Broadway, i think it's gonna be weird to see a different version...i will also see the show in a smaller venue...so it might work better than in Costa Mesa.

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I'm kinda bummed to hear the sets were scaled back. I love seeing a nice set.


I just listened to some clips off Amazon.com - I love the music. It has some great music in it. Do the orchestrations sound the same in the theater? It seems like a lot of the music is very like "techno" sounding, does that work in the theater. I'm hestitent to buy the CD off Amazon because I heard everything's changed so much. Can someone tell me the songs that were cut from the American production?

Updated On: 2/27/06 at 01:31 PM

I almost hate to admit it (again), but I found BOMBAY DREAMS to be no more or less than what it tried to be. It tried to be a big, splashy, Bollywood-fest, and it was just that. I thought the music was excellent (as far as music, not necessaril as far as a theatrical score.) The sets were gorgeous, and the lighting and costumes wonderful. I thought the choreography was excellent as well. I really loved this show.

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They should have given it a chance on BWY cause if they see it on tour it's not the same. Tour=smaller sets, etc.

Shakalaka Baby!

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I saw the US Tour last Friday evening and I enjoyed the show. The sets, costume, dancing, and some of the shows were beautiful. The actors that played Priya and Akash were good and believable in their respective roles. I thought Priya's voice was such better at the lower registers though. I'm now sure if it was because of the sound system, but Akash got drowned out a lot on Friday. I thought Sweetie's role was a real standout and was especially heartbreaking. The water fountain efect on stage was interesting to see. I just felt bad of the crew that had to come up and squeegy all the water on stage. LOL! Unfortunately, the book is rather predictable and cheesy. Some parts more than others. Like Priya going an unconvincing kick to save Akash from being shot by her fiance? I don't know. Just not my thing.

Overall, entertaining show with lots of energy and dancing. Sorry I can't compre with the Broadway production though!

~Rosalynn

is there a show curtain? sorry for the nit picky questions haha.

haha, a show curtain is the like the curtain that hangs before the show, like the one for Wicked is a big map or for instance, RENT doesn't have one.

And yes, I am. I'm debating whether or not to buy the CD before or after the show. Well before it or at it.