#1
Posted: 10/4/05 at 2:45pm
#3
Posted: 10/4/05 at 3:55pm
The Variety review of this was almost exactly what I posted several weeks ago. Amazing how much I was chewed up (especially since I was involved in the original reading of this show). This show is just potty humor with generic music - good riddance.
#4
Posted: 10/4/05 at 4:57pm
This is really sad... It was such a great show! Jen Simard was phenominal!
#5
Posted: 10/4/05 at 5:15pm
that is sad! my friend Jared Bradshaw is in it! awww
"Have a child for warmth and a baker for bread and a prince for... whatever!"
#6
Posted: 10/4/05 at 5:34pm
I saw a reading of the show at the Theatre Building Chicago Stages festival and the Bailiwick full production. Not the greatest musical of all time, but entertaining enough if you're in the right mood. I was more put back that a standard issue perky blonde robogypsy was cast as Clara in the Bailiwick production instead of Jennifer Connelly (no relation to the movie star), the actress who did the TBC reading, who is a great talent (and probably made the show more entertaining for me). It was even more annoying that said robogypsy won a Jeff Citation for the show.
Which leads me to ask--was Jennifer Simard another perky ditz in the show or was she a sexier Clara?
Fifteen years ago, a show TBC developed called "A Change in the Heir" was a huge hit for them (when they still did full productions of shows) and then bombed on Broadway. It still looks like what looks great in Chicago doesn't look great in New York--at least when it comes to new musicals.
Which leads me to ask--was Jennifer Simard another perky ditz in the show or was she a sexier Clara?
Fifteen years ago, a show TBC developed called "A Change in the Heir" was a huge hit for them (when they still did full productions of shows) and then bombed on Broadway. It still looks like what looks great in Chicago doesn't look great in New York--at least when it comes to new musicals.
Updated On: 10/4/05 at 05:34 PM
#7
Posted: 10/4/05 at 5:37pm
interesting - I was in the reading with Jennifer - she was terrific. I just find it amusing that people are calling this a great show when every and I mean EVERY member of that original STAGES cast thought it was one of the worst things we had ever had to do. (and before anyone jumps on me about the evolution of the Chicago production - the staged Chicago version was EXACTLY the same - word for word - note for note).
If these new actors are as good as people are saying, I believe it's a blessing in disguise that this is closing soon and am sure that they will move on to better and brighter things.
Good luck to all of them.
If these new actors are as good as people are saying, I believe it's a blessing in disguise that this is closing soon and am sure that they will move on to better and brighter things.
Good luck to all of them.
Updated On: 10/4/05 at 05:37 PM
#8
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:10pm
hey chitown....
after patting yourself on the back like you are....
go check out Broadway.com's review as well
as NYtheatre.com
Know it alls like you are NOT like on pages like this!
Also....The AP newswire review....town and village...
it received an equal amount of good and bad.
i think they're PROBABLY MORE QUALIFIED THAN U!
DON'T YOU AGREE?
after patting yourself on the back like you are....
go check out Broadway.com's review as well
as NYtheatre.com
Know it alls like you are NOT like on pages like this!
Also....The AP newswire review....town and village...
it received an equal amount of good and bad.
i think they're PROBABLY MORE QUALIFIED THAN U!
DON'T YOU AGREE?
#9
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:14pm
why is it once someone comes on these boards with actual knowledge - they are crucified. Seriously? I only post on here about things I know about - NOT things I wish I could do. But God forbid someone spoil all of your little fantasies.
Get a grip - I was in the damn show......that doesn't make me a 'know it all' - it makes me someone with inside knowledge. As for not being liked on a piddly little message board....- I think I'll be able to sleep tonight and for the rest of my life - but thanks for the chuckle anyhow.
Get a grip - I was in the damn show......that doesn't make me a 'know it all' - it makes me someone with inside knowledge. As for not being liked on a piddly little message board....- I think I'll be able to sleep tonight and for the rest of my life - but thanks for the chuckle anyhow.
#10
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:16pm
also ...oh wise chitown( original cast reading member of the show..)
as we've heard so many times....blah blah blah
How come your own city of Chicago awarded Dr. sex....
the best new musical>????
Your opinions are noted, comparing yourself to intellectual
theatre reviewers is absurd.
as we've heard so many times....blah blah blah
How come your own city of Chicago awarded Dr. sex....
the best new musical>????
Your opinions are noted, comparing yourself to intellectual
theatre reviewers is absurd.
#11
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:22pm
and by the way.
The NYC show was a altogether different script,
had much more music...so comparing the two shows and
the time difference is ridiculous.....
Your know it all attitude is so chicago....and so
small town.
The NYC show was a altogether different script,
had much more music...so comparing the two shows and
the time difference is ridiculous.....
Your know it all attitude is so chicago....and so
small town.
#12
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:24pm
and you're just a mean spirited theatre fan.
I don't think legitimizing a comment on a show with credentials is a negative thing. But god forbid we back up what we say on these boards - let's all just dream and pretend we know what we're talking about and voice opinions with zero background knowledge. That's fun.
I was involved in the production - I stayed in contact with many members who continued to stay involved - including the creative team. I hated the show - most of them hated the show. Dumb comedy almost always sells in Chitown - I'm not proud of it. But I can't tell others what to like - and I haven't done it here. Re-read my posts before you jump on me.
I don't think legitimizing a comment on a show with credentials is a negative thing. But god forbid we back up what we say on these boards - let's all just dream and pretend we know what we're talking about and voice opinions with zero background knowledge. That's fun.
I was involved in the production - I stayed in contact with many members who continued to stay involved - including the creative team. I hated the show - most of them hated the show. Dumb comedy almost always sells in Chitown - I'm not proud of it. But I can't tell others what to like - and I haven't done it here. Re-read my posts before you jump on me.
#13
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:24pm
and you're just a mean spirited theatre fan.
I don't think legitimizing a comment on a show with credentials is a negative thing. But god forbid we back up what we say on these boards - let's all just dream and pretend we know what we're talking about and voice opinions with zero background knowledge. That's fun.
I was involved in the production - I stayed in contact with many members who continued to stay involved - including the creative team. I hated the show - most of them hated the show. Dumb comedy almost always sells in Chitown - I'm not proud of it. But I can't tell others what to like - and I haven't done it here. Re-read my posts before you jump on me.
I don't think legitimizing a comment on a show with credentials is a negative thing. But god forbid we back up what we say on these boards - let's all just dream and pretend we know what we're talking about and voice opinions with zero background knowledge. That's fun.
I was involved in the production - I stayed in contact with many members who continued to stay involved - including the creative team. I hated the show - most of them hated the show. Dumb comedy almost always sells in Chitown - I'm not proud of it. But I can't tell others what to like - and I haven't done it here. Re-read my posts before you jump on me.
#14
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:26pm
Chicago is a small town? Have you been here? God, what an ignorant statement.
And yes - I'm aware that they changed some of the script - though I've read much on the production and know that it is INDEED very similar to the original.
Wow, you are a raging idiot - or someone who is clearly involved in the NY production.
And yes - I'm aware that they changed some of the script - though I've read much on the production and know that it is INDEED very similar to the original.
Wow, you are a raging idiot - or someone who is clearly involved in the NY production.
#15
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:32pm
Ok fool....
now you just point out how stupid you really are.
Your first hand knowledge> ok?...is of a non equity performer in
chicago....of a entirely different production.
You think you so smart when you say that YOU were a part of this production, and that you keep close contact with the creative team???
WEll....I AM PART of that creative team fool.
do you know who I am?
Guess not chitown...?
I'd love to know exactly what smart ass i'm
talking to>
otherwise shut it....because this NY original creative team
member has had it with your bs.
now you just point out how stupid you really are.
Your first hand knowledge> ok?...is of a non equity performer in
chicago....of a entirely different production.
You think you so smart when you say that YOU were a part of this production, and that you keep close contact with the creative team???
WEll....I AM PART of that creative team fool.
do you know who I am?
Guess not chitown...?
I'd love to know exactly what smart ass i'm
talking to>
otherwise shut it....because this NY original creative team
member has had it with your bs.
#16
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:37pm
The Playbill.com article title made me laugh out loud.
" Dr. Sex Has a Premature Evacuation "
" Dr. Sex Has a Premature Evacuation "
#17
Posted: 10/4/05 at 6:46pm
have to agree with Chitown.Dr. Sex was lame.It would have done better in the 1950's
#18
Posted: 10/4/05 at 7:18pm
My wife & I enjoyed it & are sorry to see it closingw
Poster Emeritus
#19
Posted: 10/4/05 at 10:17pm
Did anyone really expect this show to run?
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#20
Posted: 10/4/05 at 10:27pm
I enjoyed the talented Jen Simard.
It was a lot of fun. The highlight was Jen's number the Doctor's Wife.
For what it is worth, I hope someone big hires Jen Simard.
She deserves the biggest and best show on Broadway.
Jen deserves it.
Broadway or Off Broadway, Jen is a talented performer!
It was a lot of fun. The highlight was Jen's number the Doctor's Wife.
For what it is worth, I hope someone big hires Jen Simard.
She deserves the biggest and best show on Broadway.
Jen deserves it.
Broadway or Off Broadway, Jen is a talented performer!
#21
Posted: 10/5/05 at 12:56am
The show, Chitown, is a lot of fun. It was full of some good laughs and just a nice way to escape from all the drama of daily life. If people go into this expecting KINSEY, they'll walk out unhappy. THAT is the problem.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#22
Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:13am
This is all too funny Mickey. If you are truly a member of the creative team and getting in such a huff over someone's rightful opinion you should be ashamed of yourself. Also, if you are a member of the creative team and you think Chicago is such a "small town" as you put it, then why did you have to use it to give your musical wings? Interesting that you are so hard on the city of Chicago when it embraced your, dare I say, childish musical and NY closed it early.....hmmmm.
As a sidenote, I agree with the praise everyone is giving Jen. She's wonderful!
As a sidenote, I agree with the praise everyone is giving Jen. She's wonderful!
#23
Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:49am
Jen could make poop look good.
Sorry, but its true.
She was the best thing about Dr Sex.
And Dr Sex was entertaining, not poop, but Jen shines in everything she does.
Sorry, but its true.
She was the best thing about Dr Sex.
And Dr Sex was entertaining, not poop, but Jen shines in everything she does.
Updated On: 10/5/05 at 10:49 AM
#24
Posted: 10/5/05 at 11:39am
Well Mickey - congrats on being a creative team member of a ragin stink pile. Kudos to you - and your anger. Seriously, somebody is in need of some the-ra-py.
#25
Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:32pm
Hi everybody, I'm Molly. I was lucky enough to be a cast member in the Chicago cast of Dr Sex, and of the readings in NYC. For anyone who is reading this, you may or may not know how brilliant the composer Larry, and his partner Sally are. I hope you get a chance to find out what loving, generous people they are as well. I can tell you that being involved in this show was a life changing experience for me, and it is sad to see the gorgeous memories tarnished by the anger and resentment displayed on this message board. Let's keep the peace--there's so little of it these days. XOXO
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