GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Reviews — Page 8

bigjoec2 said: "Saw this last night. My first ever Broadway show!


Anyway, it sucked.

I probably need to come up with a different approach than "cheapest ticket available" for my spur-of-the-moment show decisions."

Well, the good news is that it is pretty much guaranteed that whatever show you see next will seem great in comparison.

I laughed twice during this show. The first was that Act II number with the piano player in the diner. It was a hysterical SNL sketch that had no right being in that show. It was also a weird ripoff of "George's Prayer" from The Wedding Singer, but I couldn't help myself, it was funny.

The second was when the grandma ensemble member was swallowing a sword at the end of the diner scene in chaos. I was generally a big fan of the grandma ensemble member.

The rest of the show was the cringe-iest experience I've had in a theater.

If some obscure papering site has comps available through 9/1 that people aren't claiming they need to get this on some of the more popular sites. And yes I saw goldstar got it today, but only for a few days and I'm sure they went super fast, with like a $20 fee.

raddersons said: "I laughed twice during this show. The first was that Act II number with the piano player in the diner. It was a hysterical SNL sketch that had no right being in that show. It was also a weird ripoff of "George's Prayer" from The Wedding Singer, but I couldn't help myself, it was funny.

The second waswhen the grandma ensemble member was swallowing a sword at the end of the diner scene in chaos. I was generally a big fan of the grandma ensemble member.

The rest of the show was the cringe-iestexperience I've had in a theater.

"

Ah yes, I had forgotten about the piano player at the diner -- there was some legitimately funny stuff there (some of it was a bit too improv-random, but there were some real laughs mixed in). Definitely my favorite part.

I missed any sword-swallowing.

"Cringe-y" is an accurate description of the bulk of the show.

raddersons said: "The second was when the grandma ensemble member was swallowing a sword at the end of the diner scene in chaos. I was generally a big fan of the grandma ensemble member."

I missed this part, even after keeping in mind to look out for this scene. LOL. I think I've already spaced out by then. People around me seemed to have a good time, though. Even the three other people I saw it with said they enjoyed it.

emaxman said: "I find it ironic that theater is supposed to be supportive and yet there are individuals like the one on this thread who take every possible opportunity to bring this show down."

While I totally understand where you’re coming from, Please do not start this up again. Please.

^This. Obviously there are individuals that don't believe everyone has their right to state their opinions.




"Supposed to be supportive" - please, that's on the outside - they are just as cutthroat and catty (privately) as any other group of people. You think most of the b'way community doesn't talk about what they really think? Of course they do.

I saw it and enjoyed it. Was it great mesmerizing theater, no. But I was entertained. Plus it was a second day show for eight shows in 5 days and it kept my attention. Maybe not 100%, because I don't remember the grandma and the sword. Hell, I only kind of remember the piano scene.

When I saw it he was in, but I'm not sure the show suits his voice? Maybe having some vocal issues?

LightsOut90 said: "this usally happens when a show flops, some cast members have paid vacation days built into the contract, he is clearly taking his while he can"

Don't they have to pay them out either way?

While I have seen a few pictures of the show and maybe one clip, Mitchell Jarvis plays/looks similar to a Jack Black type character. Is that correct? When I saw the understudy. (don't remember his name), he is actually quite handsome. Although I could believe he would have job issues, I didn't for a minute think he would have trouble with the ladies .Anybody else think that if they saw the understudy?

LightsOut90 said: "ArtMan said:
He was out when I saw the show on Sept 2. He missed the matinee and evening shows. The understudy was good, but I was thinking when I saw the board, "Why are you out? Your show closes in two weeks." His role was the only major understudy I had during my trip of eight shows."

this usally happens when a show flops, some cast members have paid vacation days built into the contract, he is clearly taking his while he can"



Per the AEA Production Contract, actors accrue 1 week of paid vacation per 6 months of employment. Obviously they have not reached the 6 month point --- so you are incorrect.