"But when I'm shelling out $100+ per seat, I will find out as much about a show as I can. And for a sung-thru show, I find it enhances the experience tremendously to at least be familiar with the story."
Completely unnecessary. I shouldn't have to go into the theatre knowing anything about Eva Peron. I should not have to do my "homework" it is up to the creative and artistic team (cast and crew) and the actress portraying Eva to develop the character sufficiently for me to connect. I could do all the research I want on Jesus and maybe I won't understand Jesus Christ Superstar any better. The theatre goer has done enough by trusting the producers with their money in exchange for storytelling and artistry.
If you are on the national tour of this show you certainly have a right to defend it, but you have no right to try to blame the audience members opinion on ignorance. They gave you their money so they have a right to form an opinion of the production and your performance because of it.
Kelzama, you don't have to be an actor to critique the acting abilities of an individual. Many theatre critics haven't taken Theatre 101 and I would value their opinions as much as I value any BFA graduate.
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
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