GHOST the Musical - Preview Thread — Page 5

This show is deadly to anyone who likes to think.

The theme park special effects are there to hide the awful book (a simple-minded re-hash of the film, nothing more) and the dreary "score." (It's not really a score, just a bunch of simple pop songs that have little to do with anything happening in the show).

That said, it could make a million a week like the similarly brain-dead Spider-Man. Audiences seem to go gaga for stupidity. (Although at the performance I saw, the whooping was only coming from the shills in the back of the house, the rest of the audience only applauded politely for most of the numbers.)

All flash, no substance.

Updated On: 4/18/12 at 09:26 AM

Sounds like you just want to put people down that enjoy something you didn't.

---

^ Oh please. You're just too much to pass up.

---

Now THAT I like!

---

While not necessarily agreeing, I can buy that there could be an argument that it's not a proper "score" but merely a string of pop songs. Ok, whatev. But the mind boggles to then suggest that the songs have little to do with what's happening in the show. I'm still not sure what I think of the score, and it definitely has some pop/generic lyrics, but I had no trouble understanding all the plot and action merely from first listening to the recording--and no, I've never seen the movie. It's just an argument I can't even comprehend.

Saw the show last night - a Wednesday night. Back of the mezz actually had 6 entirely empty rows. Sat in row B of the mid-mezz and saw everything with no problem.

I loved the movie so I admit that I found that to be a strong reason for me to like the show. However, the person I went with never saw the movie. He is not an avid audience member because he prefers to work backstage at his community theater. He loved the show. Both of us agreed that the music and lyrics (excluding Unchained Melody) were forgettable. I wouldn't listen to this on CD.

I thought the Addams Family left overs were laughable to the point that I wish they weren't there. I did not like the rap number but accept that they can't transition each character over from the movie. There is a limited amount of time and that is how they chose to portray the subway character.

I LOVED Oda Mae Brown - Da'Vine was fantastic! Richard (Sam) and Caissie (Molly) were also great. They all did the best with the material (music/lyrics) provided to them. Richard and Caissie really gave a great performance to convey their love for each other!

Overall I enjoyed the show and the special effects. The show was successful with making me care about the characters and yes...I'll admit - I was one of those with a runny nose and tears streaming down my face.

Unfortunately - not sure this show will have longevity.

The show is definitely not selling out as it is in London though...in the West End nearly every performance is sold out and it is rather hard to get tickets for it (not quite as bad as Matilda but still pretty difficult if you don't book it in advance).

Any of you who recently saw the show, have they changed the name of the song Carl sings in Act II yet? Or is it still called "Life Turns On A Dime"?

ANY POSTER for sale yet?

---

Saw it tonight and thought the score was the worst thing about it. Why do a musical if the songs are bland and boring? . Poor Cassie Levy having to sing those atrocious power ballads. It was like watching bad American Idol on rewind.

The sets and projections made it feel like they wanted to make it like a movie. Oh wait it was a movie. And the movie did it better.

That being said, I enjoyed the specatacle of the whole evening. Too bad you can't sing sets and projections.

Oda Mae Brown (Da'vine Joy Randloph) stole the show and was the highlight of the evening. I found myself smiling whenever she was on. Richard Fleeshman was hot. Cassie Levy as I said was saddled with those awful songs. And as someone pointed out, the leads did seem a bit generic. Their chemistry wasn't even close to Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore's.

I thought Bryce Pinkham played a great villain and I really liked Tyler McGee as the subway ghost.

The show did stop for twenty minutes for technical difficulties. I was with one of the critics.. can't say who but he hated the whole thing. I had a better time than he did.

Updated On: 4/20/12 at 12:41 AM

Jane. Are you her mother?
Jane Levy. Me thinks you are a tad biased.

Updated On: 4/20/12 at 01:55 AM

The idea of the show from the very beginnings here in Manchester was to mix live theatre with the movies, so yes they are trying to give it a cinematic feel, for me personally apart from a few moments i thought it was fantastic, it's a shame it's not doing as well in the states but we all predicted it would not, it would appear that many don't want to embrace for what it is, a romantic overblown spectacle that has a great energy, some catchy songs and some wonderful performances.

I adore the music in this (apart from 3 songs) and think the ballads work well (plus Cassie was of course going to sing ballads, her lover is dead, she was hardly going to a dance number). I think her songs (With You and Nothing Stops Another Day) are stunning. Yes at time the songs do not 'move' the action along but what they do is show you very effectively how someone is feeling. The songs come from someone's emotion.

---

Yes goldenboy, I am Caissie Levy's mother.

Methinks you auditioned and didn't even get a callback!


eta-You are an example of those who make negative accusations about anyone who really loves something and wants to share their enthusiasm. A real buzz killer.

---

Updated On: 4/20/12 at 10:56 AM