FLOYD COLLINS Reviews - Page 3

[Auggie27]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 11:41am

I've not been a fan of Taylor Trensch, but found his work in Floyd exemplary in every way. He's quite perfectly cast as Skeets, and to me scores as big or bigger than Gotay. It's a tough but critical role, and Trensch fully inhabits it. Yet I'm feeling that only Jordan will get an acting nod in the Tonys. The production's reception is certainly positive overall (8/7 at "Did They Like It" so far, though some of those up-raised thumbs are more mixed IMO), but not the 2nd chance for the piece that some had hoped for. (he original production was famously upstaged by a little also-ran called Rent. Though if you go back and check, Floyd has its admirers in awards season that year, in the categories that included all of NYC theater.

[KJ4]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 1:34pm

The New York Sun

https://www.nysun.com/article/floyd-collins-heralds-jeremy-jordans-arrival-as-one-of-broadways-leading-men-of-real-substance

This is pretty interesting! I think the feedback will be one of those "I love it so much!" or "I don't get it at all/I left during intermission." situations, just like some of the comments I've seen. Over on Reddit, it started off with a lot of negative reviews when the preview dropped. But now, as we get closer to the show's opening, there are tons of threads, if not all, defending it and telling people not to pay too much attention to the bad reviews. Never seen anything like this.

[Falsettolands]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 1:40pm

It feels distinctly unfair to "rate" or judge any performance in MHE in comparison to what other performers have to do in their shows- of COURSE Jeremy has the upper hand, he's playing Floyd Collins in Floyd Collins and given one of the finest songs written for the male voice in contemporary musical theatre.

Darren has distinct parameters around his performance tethered to the emotional rules of the show (How much can or SHOULD the robots show us in re. to emotional intelligence?)

Meanwhile, Francis has a much more unorthodox challenge in creating humanity around Lloyd's noise.

They're all great performances in my book. They all achieve exactly what they need to within the context of the work they're in. Any of them winning would be a triumph.

[merle57]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 1:45pm

Agree - Darren Criss has received the most positive reviews for lead actor in a musical this season. 

[CurtainsUpat8]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 3:19pm

I saw this about ten days ago. I can't imagine they changed that much from then until now.

Most of what I am going to write is about the NY Times review.

This is a show every person who loves and "studies" Musical Theatre should see... regardless of it's flaws this is must see. It's an intellecutal, dense piece which requires the audience to come prepared. It's sometimes difficult to sit through... and some times it's sublime. The word the reviewer in the Times used. I believe. Of often do you get "sublime" in theatre? Jeremy Jordan is remarkable in this role. He is so talented,  He probably should have won the Tony for Newsies. He finally had material, in Floyd Collins, that is equal to his talent.  HIs voice sounds so healthy and in it's prime. This also should have the Broadway world look at him differently in the chloce of roles he could do.

The NY Times reporter wants to prove to us how smart she is.  The intricate details of  the plot are a waste of space.  She says very little about Jeremy Jordan's performance. His performance deserves a paragraph.  She says almost nothing about the rest of the cast.. who were wonderful.... She mentions these people as though they are insignicant to her "Critic's Pick".  Jason Gotay was very good.  Taylor Trensch is doing really interesting work. He adds a real authenticity to the piece. The person the reviewer did mention, I thought was the weakest link.  Have you ever sat in the theatre and was looking at an actor thinking to yourself... "what did the director see in THIS person that made them want to cast them?".... it's not that Lizzie McAlpine is bad... she isn't.. at times is very sweet and effective, but for the most part.... she looks lost. She looks like she is not in her element. She doesn't have the same energy as the rest of the cast. The reviewer doesn't mention either Mark Kudisch or Sean Krill who are both integral to the plot she is so detailed about.

I may be repeating myself by now but if you are really interested in musical theatre as an art form, and not just as entertainment.... if you can look at this as an intellectual experience, I think you will enjoy it more. It is a great production of a very layered and complex piece. Don't pay attention to any of the reviews... it's Lincoln Center... the orchestra. The sets. The amazing performers. A show you are not going to see again for a long time.

 

[broadway86]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 3:31pm

Falsettolands said: "It feels distinctly unfair to "rate" or judge any performance in MHE in comparison to what other performers have to do in their shows- of COURSE Jeremy has the upper hand, he's playing Floyd Collins inFloyd Collinsand given one of the finest songs written for the male voice in contemporary musical theatre.

Darren has distinct parameters around his performance tethered to the emotional rules of the show (How much can or SHOULD the robots show us in re. to emotional intelligence?)

Meanwhile, Francis has a much more unorthodox challenge in creating humanity around Lloyd's noise.

They're all greatperformances in my book. They all achieve exactly what they need to within the context of the work they're in. Any of them winning would be a triumph."

I agree. Have yet to see Groff, but Criss, Francis, Jordan, and Durand are all doing exceptional work. Any of them could make a case for the Tony.

[MezzA101]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 4:32pm

Robbie2 said: "What about Johnny -NY Post"

 

https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/entertainment/floyd-collins-review-jeremy-jordan-stars-in-a-broadway-musical-about-a-forgotten-american-tragedy?

Jeremy Jordan stars in a Broadway musical about a forgotten American tragedy

[Jarethan]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 4:51pm

These reviews were much better than I expected, based on the comments on this board.  Have to admit that they do still not make me want to see it, which is just as good, since I have so few slots left for my next trip.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 5:41pm

it is wonderful...see it if you can...

[The Other One]

Posted: 4/22/25 at 5:43pm

Jarethan said: "These reviews were much better than I expected, based on the comments on this board. Have to admit that they do still not make me want to see it, which is just as good, since I have so few slots left for my next trip."

I'm surprised, this seems like a show that would appeal to you.  Were you unhappy with an earlier production?