GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
#0GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:57pm
I got an invitation for today's opening night show..
Anybody knows if it's good?
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#1re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:58pmJudging by your taste in past productions, I doubt this is something you would enjoy.
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Updated On: 12/6/04 at 12:58 PM
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#2re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:00pm
An opening night invitation to a new August Wilson play?
Well, duh...GO!
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#3re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:00pmWell, i did enjoy some plays like Bug, and I am my own wife
BlueEyedKate
Understudy Joined: 10/26/04
#4re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:01pm
August Wilson is an amazing playwright - many (including myself) list him in the top 5 American playwrights.
Furthermore, 'Gem of the Ocean' has an amazing cast...so yes, it should be a good performance. I'm very much looking forward to when I can see the play.
apdarcey
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/10/04
#5re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:08pmthis shouldn't have even been a question tiny... get yourself there right now!
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#6re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:18pm
Not sure what you'll think of it given your dedication to a certain musical that shall remain nameless, but I think "Gem of the Ocean" is one of the highlights of the season. This is Wilson's return to form after a few less than stellar efforts (King Hedley II, Seven Guitars) and easily the best work he's done since Lloyd Richards' retirement -- a rich, passionate, powerful (and often funny) piece of writing. As is unfortunately typical of Wilson's last several works, the second act isn't as tight as should be -- it meanders a bit here and there and would benefit from about 7 to 10 minutes of cutting and some refocusing -- but overall Wilson's writing is outstanding.
The cast is absolutely flawless top to bottom, from Rashad to Chisolm to Hamilton to the wonderfully explosive Ruben Santiago-Hudson -- one of the best ensembles on any stage anywhere at the moment. Also exceptional are Leon's direction and all of the design elements.
This is easily the best production I've seen ON Broadway so far this season and I'd highly recommend it.
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Updated On: 12/6/04 at 01:18 PM
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#7re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:22pm
PEACE.
Updated On: 12/6/04 at 01:22 PM
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#8re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 2:49pmI wouldn't miss it! It seems like it would be such an amazing production.
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#9re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 4:17pm
I'll post my review + photos from the opening night (from my digital camera) as soon as I get back..
#10re: GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night
Posted: 12/6/04 at 4:20pmOne of the producers of this show directs and produces the shows at my school. My cousins are seeing this.
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