Cry Baby Reviews - YIKES! — Page 6

I congratulate them on that.

It's not my fault that others don't.

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No one's saying the actors aren't passionate about their work. Some shows aren't that good and some performers aren't great in certain shows. It maybe harsh, but as you said, it's a tough industry and that's the truth.

Updated On: 4/24/08 at 10:53 PM

dramadude - why are you bitching SO much about the performers?

everyone, except Snyder and Stanley (who are miscast), are fabulous and totally devoted to their performances. that's not the problem here... it's the actual material and direction.

I, for one, feel bad for the talented cast members who will suffer because of a bad score and lack of direction. it's a shame. but it's the business dear -- it happens.

p.s. - I saw Tory during Previews and she was wonderful! very funny and totally into it. both her and Courtney ARE properly cast (unlike the two "stars" of this trash)


All of the negative reviews just enforce what we have been saying from the beginning. I won't feel the need to defend myself anymore. I will just send a list of these reviews to whoever would like to argue about CRY-BABY not being overrated, dull, and trashy.

At least Amalou stopped by for a visit. Where did the others go? Seems they only stuck around for Newsday and that obscure Radio Station's reviews. interesting...

Updated On: 4/24/08 at 10:56 PM

Ah, disappointed to see bad reviews. I thought things might turn around after the changes made in previews. But as said many times before, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I'm not going to get angry at reviewers just because they personally didn't enjoy the show.

I'm glad that I at least got to see the show myself and judge it on my own. For me it was a blast, but for other people it obviously was not. If it makes it, I'll be very happy, and if it doesn't, my life won't end (though I will miss it).

"I will just send a list of these reviews to whoever would like to argue about CRY-BABY not being overrated, dull, and trashy."

^Not to argue, but that's really not a very logical statement. I disagree with everything you said, but reading those reviews aren't going to change my own opinion on it. Just because the majority of the press hates it doesn't mean everyone else has to/is going to change their minds just because the press says otherwise.

Gotcha. You're right, the press DOES bolster your case. :)

HAHAHA.

That made my night Not Barker Todd.

Make ones like that for the leads in The Country Girl...you're gonna need them.

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Updated On: 4/24/08 at 11:55 PM

I will say one thing... almost all of the reviews seem to be pointing out the amazing choreography of the piece. At least Rob Ashford is getting his proper dues because he did a great job.

Ashford will probably win the Outer Critics and Drama Desk for Best Choreography, while Blankenbuehler will win the Tony.

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As a John Waters fan, I'm sad to find that this show isn't the next Hairspray, although I was never really optimistic about the idea of making Cry Baby into a musical in the first place.

Wow, Brantley even took a stab at "A Little Upset", which is THE best number in the show.

I really like this show and hope it can sustain itself.

I'm quite surprised Brantley did not mention Alli Mauzey since just about everyone seemed quite enthralled with her.

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Yeah, I'm sure the reviews will kill this show. They did it for Wicked for too. They also saved Grey Gardens. Thank goodness. Reviews make or break every show.