First Preview of High Fidelity

But was it like the Wedding Singer? Is it fluff with a plot that is so predictable? Did it entertain and keep you interested or did it drag?

Ah, crap. Don't compare it to Wedding Singer... I wanted to enjoy this show. *sigh*

It has a lotto?... maybe I'll just judge for myself.

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Updated On: 11/21/06 at 03:19 AM

it reminded me of RENT with a little WS thrown in.

They've made a LOT of good changes since boston, and yes, the conflict resolution is still in there. the show is a good time, but don't expect anything Spring Awakening-esque, obviously. The talent is great; Rachel Stern was definitely a needed player in the show; the music is catchy, but I'm not sure if I feel compelled to go back again..

I agree about the difference from Boston, the changes have really improved the show. I liked it enough in Boston but now I think its a hundred times better. I don't really like the comparisons to the Wedding Singer because (and I like WS) I think that will make people think cheesey music and a lot of dance numbers, which it definitely isn't. The cast is fantastic, the show is really funny, and the music is one of its strongest points. I'd say just see it without having the WS mindset.

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Were there many people there?

I hope this show does well. I loved it in Boston and it sounds like it's gotten even better. I can't wait to hopefully see it in NYC. And when I saw it a comparison to Wedding Singer didn't even cross my mind...

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Can someone post a song list?

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I was there with rup last night and am only speaking for myself, but I thought it was painfully dull. I never thought this was a piece that needed a musical adaptation, that being said, it's very underwhelming and that's the worst thing a show can be. The cast is fine, giving it their all but the songs and especially the lyrics are almost laughably childish. You're not left with any sort of concrete resolution at the end and the "best" thing about it was the sets, again not a good thing. It was a heavily papered crowd so of course, they were far more enthusiastic than a "real" crowd would have been. Sorry, it did nothing for me and I don't see a very long run for this show. It ran 2:10 and I felt every minute of it.

Well, Munk, everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, you are not entitled to putting words in my mouth, and I never once implied that the show sucked.

"There's some awesome talent, great jokes, and catchy songs."
-This OBVIOUSLY suggests that I hated it.

"It's no masterpiece (but then again, what show is in previews?). If you go into it not expecting anything existential or profound, you'll probably at least have a good time"
-hmmmm... still not seeing the "show sucking" part, but that's just me... Actually, I think I BLATANTLY said that if you don't go in expecting anything along the lines of Streetcar, you'll probably enjoy yourself.

I am so sick of message boards being a vehicle for snotty, pretentious jerks. Don't twist around what I said and don't insult a show you haven't seen. If you have an opinion, I am more than happy to hear it; but if you don't have one, don't reword (and I use that term loosely, as your way with words was slightly unimpressive)mine to make it seem like you do. If you can't do that, I would ask you not to respond to my posts.

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Actually there was merchandise, shirts etc

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"No, it's not a Les Mis or Phantom" ...

that hurts my soul.

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