Cry Baby Recording — Page 2

specially if its shot at the Marquis.

I haven't found bootlegs of Woman in White, Drowsy or Cry-Baby any more watchable than ones in any other theaters.
Not that I've... you know... watched them.

Really, though, I'm kind of of the belief that bootlegs should only be for those who love and want to relive a show.

Back to the topic at hand - I want a cast recording so that bootlegs (at least of the audio variety) aren't necessary.

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I'm all for recording most shows but I don't think this will happen. FOr one, the producers would have to pony up most of the funds and based on their paltry numbers and the number of comps they've handed out, which hasn't done much for their word of mouth, this turkey will be lucky if it plays long past opening (or even opens at all). Even those who sort of like it can't find much reason for a recording. Besides, that girl who played April in Company like she was on lithium shouldn't be allowed in any recording studio!

More bad reviews for CRY-BABY on ATC!

https://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1556052

I personally feel sorry for the show..I wonder how long its would last?

J*

for those without an access...

The real reason "Hairspray" worked so well was 1/ the audience loved Tracy from the first moment, 2/ the audience loved Edna from the first moment, 3/ the audience cared about how things were going to turn out for Tracy and Edna.

"Cry-Baby" gives you no one to care for, or root for. As corny as it seems, EVERY story needs someone for whom the audience can cheer. Here we have a limply drawn "good girl" and a "bad boy" so sketchy he makes Danny in "Grease" seem like Hamlet.

by kevvboy


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Yeah - a big colorful waste of money. Too bad, because it's got a great cast.

But really, it just seemed to be a HAIRSPRAY wanna be. Not to mention GREASE, FOREVER PLAID and ALL SHOOK UP.

by bruceb (who post here too)

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But as you note, they are separate shows, just as they were separate movies. In interviews, the director and actors from 'Cry-Baby' have made it clear that they're not trying to duplicate 'Hairspray' and are going for a different vibe. But when the reviews come out, I bet you'll be hard-pressed to find a critic who doesn't compare them.

'Cry-Baby' is in a no-win situation. If Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell had been signed to 'Cry-Baby,' they'd be accused to re-creating 'Hairspray.' And even with different creative people, the show is still accused of that.

by Theaterguy

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As it is, there's not one standout tune in the score, and not one new idea in the book. I agree that the source material is awfully thin; I remember mostly the lengths Waters went to, plotwise, to get Depp in his underwear for a stretch of the picture.

by WaymanWong

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per BWW ..she is 20 something yrs old.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=541572

I'm obviously in the minority, but I would definitely love a recording. Yes the score has some pretty bad songs, but I liked more songs than I didn't. The cast was also amazing, vocally, both times I saw it and documenting that would be great.

His voice is alright. He's a good singer, but nothing special.

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Updated On: 4/11/08 at 03:04 PM

his voice is fine but he didn't excite me or bring anything special, to the character.

very very flat.

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Updated On: 5/23/08 at 05:39 PM

a recording is a waste, considering how bland the score is.

but i wanted to chime in and agree that while Elizabeth Stanleys acting is pretty boring, her voice (at tonights performance at least) was out of this world.

Bryan will be happy! Maybe now he'll STFU!

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I don't know why but I would probably buy it. I have no idea what is possessing me to say this, but in all honesty I would

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