I don't think its horrible IF the show brings a new and bigger audience to live theater. But I doubt it will.
As much as I hated High School Musical, I saw a huge bump in numbers as to how many kids were particpating in my theater program -- this? No change whatsoever.
What I DO dislike is show itself -- the stereotypes, the backbiting, the nastiness, the lack of anyone taking the high road, the acting, the autotune, the tired plots.....
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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