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GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews

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LimelightMike
#1GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 3:25am

Caught the final preview. Let's discuss as critics weigh-in on this brand-spankin'-new original musical comedy at the Belasco.

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Elegance101
#2GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 12:49pm

This should be fun.

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EJ24642
#3GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 1:52pm

This one could go in any direction. I also saw it during previews, but I think it's going to require either glowing reviews or a lot of people telling their friends to go in order to have a successful run. I know other threads have been wondering how long it will last since they're not making a lot of money. 

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SomethingPeculiar
#4GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 5:02pm

Think it's going to be Brantley or Green reviewing? Brantley's had a streak of new musicals lately (BMC, Moulin, HOH, 12th Night, Lempicka, This Ain't No Disco) so maybe it's Green's turn.

ArtMan
#5GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 5:13pm

They must think their reviews are going to be positive, since they pulled their rush policy.  Only have a digital lottery now.

10086sunset
#6GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 5:43pm

Excited for the festivities to get underway.

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Famebroadway2
#7GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 7:34pm

I predict this is going to be an epic thread.

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Sondheimite
#8GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 7:44pm

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews


Broadway World's Fireman.

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TotallyEffed
#9GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 7:50pm

Sondheimite said: "GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews

I am The Arm.

a12la
#10GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:01pm

TotallyEffed said: "Sondheimite said: "GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews

I am The Arm.
"



.mrA ehT ma I

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BroadwayConcierge
#11GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:03pm

Chicago Tribune is mixed to negative.

"At times it feels like you're at "School of Rock," although no one's a kid anymore, but the show actually lands closer to a low-rent version of "The Full Monty" crossed with "Rock of Ages" and transplanted to New Jersey, the state condemned throughout eternity to play the role of making New Yorkers feel better about themselves."

Updated On: 8/13/18 at 08:03 PM

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BroadwayConcierge
#12GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:05pm

amNY is solidly negative. One star and calls it a "Broadway embarrassment."

"Near the end of the show, Mitch receives tickets to see “Springsteen on Broadway,” which has the demoralizing effect of reminding the audience that it is instead stuck seeing “Gettin’ the Band Back Together.”"

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#13GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:05pm

a12la said: "TotallyEffed said: "Sondheimite said: "GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews

I am The Arm.
"

.mrA ehT ma I
"

!sihT ekiL dnuoS sihT!


Broadway World's Fireman.

LightsOut90
#14GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:16pm

that AMNY review. that sound you just heard is a closing notice being printed up.

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dramamama611
#15GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:24pm

Ouch.


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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msmp
#16GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:41pm

Yikes. Not quite Escape to Margaritaville panning but it's close.

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EllieRose2
#17GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 8:53pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "amNY is solidly negative. One star and calls it a "Broadway embarrassment."

"Near the end of the show, Mitch receives tickets to see “Springsteen on Broadway,” which has the demoralizing effect of reminding the audience that it is instead stuck seeing “Gettin’ the Band Back Together.”"
"

Savage.
 

Updated On: 8/13/18 at 08:53 PM

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BroadwayConcierge
#18GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:10pm

The Observer is negative.

"A sweaty, janky garbage fire."

"Would I rather see an Aerosmith jukebox musical than this “original” rubbish? Hell yes."

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EllieRose2
#19GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:12pm

"A sweaty, janky garbage fire."

That is SO goddamn hilarious.  Love it!  

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BroadwayConcierge
#20GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:13pm

Hollywood Reporter is mixed.

Praises the performances and calls the score "bouncy enough," but criticizes the "unsophisticated" humor.  Calls Ken Davenport's opening "sincere, if a tad over-the-top, not to mention a bit desperate."

 

10086sunset
#21GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:14pm

The AM New York review is epic.

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ACL2006
#22GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:14pm

So how soon before this closes?


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

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SomethingPeculiar
#23GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:15pm

After that stupid press release stunt about Sayreville, NJ being a "co-producer" on the show and getting the mayor of the town involved with the stunt, KD couldn't even be bothered to follow through with the stunt and list it with the other 30 producer names on the title page?

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#24GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:15pm

Double post - excuse me

Updated On: 8/13/18 at 09:15 PM

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#25GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews
Posted: 8/13/18 at 9:15pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "The Observer is negative.

"A sweaty, janky garbage fire."

"Would I rather see an Aerosmith jukebox musical than this “original” rubbish? Hell yes."
"

 

You totally buried the lede - “BROADWAY NICKLEBACK”


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