DIANA: THE MUSICAL On Netflix - News & Discussion Thread- Page 2

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 6:56am

RippedMan said: "I'm so fascinated to know if any of these Broadway Covid shows made any significant changes during the downtimes. I guess not Diana since it was filmed, but all the other new shows or new stagings."

They did several changes before filming it, according to am interview with David Bryan.

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 6:56am

RippedMan said: "I'm so fascinated to know if any of these Broadway Covid shows made any significant changes during the downtimes. I guess not Diana since it was filmed, but all the other new shows or new stagings."

They did several changes before filming it, according to am interview with David Bryan.

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 6:56am

RippedMan said: "I'm so fascinated to know if any of these Broadway Covid shows made any significant changes during the downtimes. I guess not Diana since it was filmed, but all the other new shows or new stagings."

They did several changes before filming it, according to am interview with David Bryan.

[unclevictor]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 9:21am

Is this show still happening?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 10:24am

New opening night is set for mid-November.  (Not sure about when previews start.)

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 9/15/21 at 10:29am

unclevictor said: "Is this show still happening?"

Yeah...October 1st its starts streaming on Netflix, and November 2nd the show starts previews again at the Longacre Theatre

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 9/30/21 at 3:11pm

The film is being released tomorrow and here is a clip of one of the musical numbers in the show:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-a-New-Clip-from-DIANA-THE-MUSICAL-on-Netflix-20210930

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/30/21 at 3:16pm

"This is How Your People Dance" is pretty catchy - I love the way the iconic Bach G major cello suite turns into this syncopated, pop-rock banger.

I will watch tomorrow, share my thoughts here, AND discuss with assistant conductor Ted Arthur! Can't wait.

Updated On: 9/30/21 at 03:16 PM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/30/21 at 3:22pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "The film is being released tomorrow and here is a clip of one of the musical numbers in the show:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-a-New-Clip-from-DIANA-THE-MUSICAL-on-Netflix-20210930"

Based on this, it looks like the filming is very well done. I'm still so on the fence about seeing this live on my November trip after listening to the cast album. I have one slot let that I'm looking to fill. I will be watching this tomorrow and that will determine whether or not to buy a ticket or not. 

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 9/30/21 at 3:36pm

I didn't listen to the cast-album yet, but will definitely watch the show on Netflix tomorrow!
I really love her voice and how she plays with it!    AMAZING!
Can't wait to see more!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 10:24am

Watching now. It's, at times, insensitive and trashy. At other times, hilarious and charming. And at other times, just plain awful. And yet - I'm loving every minute of it and enjoying quite a few of the songs. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 10:49am

Gonna watch this in a few minutes and can’t wait. I’ve said many times how much i loved the throwback feel of it and it’s exactly what i need today.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 11:21am

Just finished watching this. At time times genuinely sincere, touching, and heartbreaking and at other moments pure over the top camp, this show definitely runs the gamut. Jeanna De Waal is a star, and "I Will" was definitely my favorite number in the show. The show moves at breakneck speed, which isn't always to its advantage. All in all, it a very fun show to watch from the comfort of your own home despite it's flaws.

Updated On: 10/2/21 at 11:21 AM

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 11:47am

Just about to watch this. Critics, especially here in the UK hate it, mainly one star reviews.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 11:48am

Watching now. I think it plays much better in person and, as is the case with any filmed musical without an audience, it does lose something. But so far i am really enjoying it.

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 12:07pm

I'm halfway through Act I. What in God's name. "The Russian plays on and on/like an endless telethon/How I wish that he were Elton John."

And Judy Kaye is terribly miscast.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 12:14pm

I kinda take back what i posted before. The more i watch the more i don’t mind the fact there’s no audience.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 12:20pm

30 minutes in, and I'm eating it up.

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 12:56pm

songanddanceman2 said: "Just about to watch this. Critics, especially here in the UK hate it, mainly one star reviews. "

Yeah British tabloids, like "Sun" They even wrote 2 negative articles within 30 minutes. 🙄🤦‍♀️

I can't  take them seriously...

Most media outside UK love it...

[Showhopper2]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 12:56pm

songanddanceman2 said: "Just about to watch this. Critics, especially here in the UK hate it, mainly one star reviews. "

Yeah British tabloids, like "Sun" They even wrote 2 negative articles within 30 minutes. 🙄🤦‍♀️

I can't  take them seriously...

Most media outside UK love it...

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 1:17pm

So my only complaint is the lyric changes to “The Dress”. I don’t understand why they had to change anything. This is released for streaming - why would they even want to submit it to the MPAA for a rating?

Hopefully someone can use the cast recording and make an edit to the filmed version. *shrug*

[Princeton2]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 1:47pm

It's not as bad as the trailer made it out to be, its trashy in a lifetime movie kind of way (and just as accurate) but it is entertaining.

There's some nice ideas and moments in there but it lacks someone to play off of Diana, it needs a synical evita style narrative to go alongside her. It's way too much poor saint Diana, like a fan fiction type thing.

Some amazing quick changes too.

It's an easy watch on Netflix, but definitely not something I'd want to pay over $100 for to see live

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 2:15pm

This was fun, terrible, silly, and entertaining AF all at once. I loved it so much.

I'm so happy they did this and I hope they continue doing pro-shots with more and more shows! 

[denali.fire]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 3:15pm

songanddanceman2 said: "Just about to watch this. Critics, especially here in the UK hate it, mainly one star reviews. "

I certainly understand why.  

More dreadful than the DEH film.

 

[bdn223]

Posted: 10/1/21 at 3:20pm

Princeton2 said: "It's not as bad as the trailer made it out to be, its trashy in a lifetime movie kind of way (and just as accurate) but it is entertaining."

I agree. Its nothing incredibly deep, nor artistic, but its entertaining. Its a production that will be sold on performances and Jeanna de Waal gives a great one, but I don't know if its a must see. 

I don't know if this will succeed on Broadway, but it is interesting the first 2 of the first 3 new musicals to reopen are about women being screwed over by the British monarchy.