Brooklyn The Musical

I just saw Brooklyn last night and I thought the show was great! I took my 13 year old son and he loved it also. He thought it was funny and sad and he thought the vocals were outstanding. I share his opinion. I thought the cast did a wonderful job and I did not have a hard time following the story line at all and neither did my son~ Did I mention he was 13?? I read the critic reviews and frankly I think they are a bit snobbish and totally narrowminded~ It was not a flashy,broadway production~ It was great acting and singing and use of creativity in all aspects~ From the story telling to the costumes. I loved the music and ordered a CD. I appreciate individuality~ particularly on broadway. The audiance gave a standing ovation~ Well deserved~ I highly recommend it especially for the 12 year old and up crowd~ I went with my sister, her friend my son and two other friends~ total of 7 people with diverse backgrounds and ages(13-50years old) and personalities and all agreed that it was a show worth seeing and a very talented cast!

Updated On: 11/13/04 at 08:51 PM

u kno, it wasnt thaaaaaaaat bad....just dull in a few spaces.

Good luck with your site Tiny-Toon I can't wait to see it.. I loved the show!!!

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I have to agree. While I suppose the story-line wasn't very original, the cast was phenomenal.

Haha.. i agree, the cast is just amazing during Superlover

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wat is your site gonna have, tiny? cant wait to see it! best of luck to u

I take my son to the theater a lot~ Since he was 5 years old~ His first show was the Lion King~ I think?? besides Radio City Christmas show. He has seen at least 20 shows~ I always let him bring at least one friend~ Uusally more~ When we went to see Brooklyn the writer of the show was hanging out and he was very excited to see the kids there~ He waited for us after the show and asked the kids for their opinions~ I thought that was very nice~ He also signed some autographs. Left my camera at home~ It was pouring raining. We usually hang out by the stage door so I can get some pics with the actors and my son~ I have them all hanging in the living room!! I LOVE LOOKING AT THEM! I am a teacher and I LOVE the theater~ I have always felt it really important for children to be exposed to the theater~ Thank God my son shares the same interest~ Maybe not love yet~ But certainly an interest and he is able to dicuss his likes and dislikes and compare shows and give his opinions~ He went to see his first drama play this year~ Raisin in the Sun~ P Diddy was in it so he was very excited to see it and at the same time it was a reading assignment and project for him so it was really great~ Of course if anyone saw the show~ P Diddy's acting left a lot to be desired~ But Phylisha Rashad was amazing~ The show was not really my cup of tea~ But my son was so excited when he was able to recogize some of the script which was really straight out of the playbook. That really made me happy to see him make a connection~
Sue

Updated On: 11/14/04 at 11:44 PM

Anybody know when the CD is released? I need it!

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I thought I read somewhere about it being released "This Thanksgiving." Maybe it was Tiny's site. Probably soon after Thanksgiving.

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Me too~ I keep singing once upon a time.......... and I really liked the Magic man........ even if some people think its a little corny~ The music and the show made me feel good~ That's what I want from a theater experiance~ I want to feel good for a long time until the next show.............................
Sue