CAROUSEL (2018) Reviews — Page 3

Juggalo12 said: "The early negative feedback on this board was shameful, to say the least. I mean, people actually commenting and judging a show they have not even seen yet. And even those who have seen it were extra harsh on it for no reason. I saw it about 3 weeks ago and thought it was magnificent from start to finish. You get an evening of your money's worth without question"

Everyone who didn't have your experience was wrong?!

Juggalo12 said: "Lindsay is a goddess said: "Moment of truth, people. Time to see if the early negative feedback was justified or not."

The early negative feedback on this board was shameful, to say the least. I mean, people actually commenting and judging a show they have not even seen yet. And even those who have seen it were extra harsh on it for no reason. I saw it about 3 weeks ago and thought it was magnificent from start to finish. You get an evening of your money's worth without question”



With all due respect, Juggalo, where do you get the nerve to say that criticism of this revival was “shameful “? *I* saw it two weeks ago and thought it was terrible. I have lived with this show since I was eight, and have performed in it as well. I adore this show. I found it shallow, poorly directed and horrifyingly cut, presenting a distortion of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s work. So maybe YOU got your money’s worth, but sure as hell didn’t. And guess what? My opinion isn’t shameful.

Juggalo12 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/carousel-review

Four Stars from Time Out NY"

Um, FIVE stars. Not four. Can you count?"

It's clearly four stars.

ND_2000 said: "These reviews definitely show how this production is an acquired taste. Not a unanimous say by any means. I find it pretty fascinating seeing how so many people have different opinions on the singing. Saying that Mendez and Mueller are straining is so odd. They have always been in excellent voice when I’ve seen them perform over time. Infact, inmy opinion the biggest reasonto see this show is for the vocal performances.Maybe it was an off night..?"

Every singer sounded superb three weeks ago when I saw it. Best singing I've heard in a long time. I didn't have to acquire any taste for what people refer to as acquired taste. I loved it from the first moment. It's just a pure presentation of the musical in its original glory. Were some of the posters on here expecting some sort of modernized pretentious revival? I really did feel that I was transported back to 1945, perhaps watching the show for the first time. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. And so did the rest of the audience.

Juggalo12 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/carousel-review

Four Stars from Time Out NY"

Um, FIVE stars. Not four. Can you count?

Hey, Nasty—can YOU count? FOUR stars, not five. A word of advice: if you’re gonna snark like a bratty kid, double check before you make a fool of yourself.

Was watching clips of the Philharmonic production on YouTube and saw on the suggested videos that someone had posted the full 1994 Lincoln Center Production. Here is the link for those who are interested: https://youtu.be/_9bcEm289Ek
What an absolutely thrilling opening sequence. Say what you want about the current production (I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I see the reasons others would not), but what a joy it is to have this score on Broadway again. It doesn’t get better than this music.

Updated On: 4/12/18 at 10:50 PM

Matt Rogers said: "GeorgeandDot said: "Juggalo12 is Jack O'Brien. Mystery solved."

Yeah that's a typical response on here. They called me Jack O'Brien too when I dared to praise this revival among all the "let's race to first preview with knives out"trolls trashing it."

I was the one who called you Jack O'Brien and I was completely joking. I think you're frankly ridiculous, but I'm really happy you enjoyed the revival (and that's not sarcasm)!