Encores! Little Shop of Horrors Review Thread- Page 5

[Addison D.]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:16pm

Ben Brantley liked it... 

"This production had the fizzy spontaneity of one of those unexpected New York dinner parties, where an oddball guest list and a make-do menu create magic that a glamorous catered affair could never hope to achieve.

It was as if some inspired host had said: “Ms. Greene, have you met Mr. Gyllenhaal? No? Would you two like to try singing a few songs together at the piano?” And then other guests picked up on the spare parts, and before you knew it, you were in the midst of an intoxicating singalong that you never wanted to end.

That was what this “Little Shop” felt like, tasting all the sweeter because it will never happen again in exactly this way. As long as this city can deliver the occasional night like this one, New York really is the capital of the universe for hard-core theater lovers."

 

 

Updated On: 7/2/15 at 01:16 PM

[NoName3]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:17pm

Never mind.
Updated On: 7/2/15 at 01:17 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:20pm

That's basically the definition of what a rave review is. NICE. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:40pm

Agreed Jordan...out of the park rave and NY Times Critic's Choice. So happy to be seeing this tonight!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:44pm

And also a great pull quote for City Center in general!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 1:54pm

what does it matter if it only has 2 performances left that are pretty much sold out? I wish this would transfer i wanna see it

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:05pm

Wow.  Sounds like an amazing night.  Love reading all these reviews.  Keep em coming!

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:05pm

I wished I lived in NYC to see this!!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:07pm

Everyone I know who saw the show last night bought their tickets in January. So it's hard for me to feel bad for people like you, Philly.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:52pm

omg!! :'(

[Kad]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:55pm

What about all your in-the-know show biz friends?

 

Also: musicaltheatreman2, if you're still reading this thread, I cannot respond to your PM as your account cannot receive them!

Updated On: 7/2/15 at 02:55 PM

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:04pm

You're right I should call one of them!! Except they're not gonna get me a ticket cause it's sold out!!

[Kad]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:08pm

Well, it's not, really. Maybe you should have one of them walk over to the box office and lay down some money for you.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:15pm

Intermission now.

Whereas last nights audience was amazing and respectful of what was on the stage, today's audience is made up of mostly twenty-something's determined to make these two hours all about themselves, screaming and shouting and working overtime to be as loud as possible to show everyone around them how much fun they're having. And comparing the performances today to last night, it's affecting the acting on the stage.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:23pm

Sorry to hear that, Jordan. I guess that's because the matinee is the performance that was added once Gyllenhaal was announced? Hope you're still enjoying it.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:23pm

F*CK. 

[rjm516]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:26pm

Oh man I would love if this transferred with Ellen. Too old my ass. It would be so nice to see a relationship in any kind of art where for once it wasn't a super old man and a crazy young girl accepted without comment. 

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 3:36pm

Yeah Ellen still looks damn good for 64. It would be awesome if this transferred! maybe with roundabout next season? 

I Shoulda got the 25 dollar tickets when they went on sale (

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:14pm

I thought Greene read older than Moranis in the movie, and I think it makes sense for Audrey to have been around the block a few times. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:16pm

Exactly. That's one of the many reasons the revival was so God-awful. 

[Kad]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:19pm

The main reason the revival was bad- above all else, and a really, really common issue with productions of Little Shop- is that it felt the need to camp it up and acknowledge the silliness of the material.

You can't do that with this show. You really, really can't.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:26pm

But seriously - after those reviews you KNOW producers are trying to find a way to transfer this. 

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:31pm

"But seriously - after those reviews you KNOW producers are trying to find a way to transfer this. "

I really, really hope so!

How was the matinee today, Jordan? Still as good as last night (minus the rude crowd)?

[Addison D.]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:37pm

I'd love nothing more than to see Ellen Greene made the toast of Broadway, but much of what was magical about the production I saw last night was fleeting--the serendipity of the casting, the mix of on- and off-book performances that comes with only a week's rehearsal, the euphoria felt by a group of acolytes at seeing their deity come to life.  

None that would survive the process of a transfer.  We'd be left with--at best--the ingredients, but not the dish itself.

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:48pm

^Perhaps but to still Ellen Greene bring her Audrey to Broadway would be a fantastic thing. She would get a Tony nomination for sure.