Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:35pm
blaxx said: "joevitus said: "Bettyboy72 said: "songanddanceman2 said: "It's sad how gleeful people are about the negative response to the leading lady, yet seem to be missing the fact that critics really didn't like the SHOW. This is a bad musical with a bad book, and critics rightfully called it out. So yes, the leading lady may not be perfect, but the show itself is a naff dated show.
I hope shows like this don't clutter up Broadway again."
I don't think people are gleeful. What some people are is validated. You are dealing with theatre fans who want and demand appropriate talent on the stage. She was miscast and the production was called out on it. And the reason the show itself is standing out like a sore thumb is because the lead was miscast."
A lot of bitchiness and shade last night. Some people were LOVING the bad reviews. That kind of spite is sad. And I say this as one who has said, more than once, I don't like what I've seen of Beanie's performance and doubt I would enjoy the show. But the toxic personalities on display last night tell their own tale."
I don't think negativity is unjustified here. If Broadway productions charge hundreds of dollars to see the most skilled performers and the same amount here for someone with talent in the making, there is a reason to be bitter.
I think it is more toxic to push this girl onto the musical theater mecca with no try out or safety net. If the producers think audiences and critics would just consume this because of her cute dimples after last time we got one of the greatest performers of all time in the same show, we also have the right react to this decision negatively."
You make it sound like you're being forced to buy a ticket AND you're ignoring that, as even people here have acknowledged, most of the audience is loving the show. They got their money's worth. You make it sound like people are being abused.
