GLORY DAYS reviews- Page 8

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:32am

Just to be clear about this-I don't know anyone else's motivation for posting about opinions, but I am NOT referring how or why one makes the decision to see a show or not.

I am referring to those who form an OPINION of a show - mentioning that it is no good, or whatever-WITHOUT seeing it. That is absurd.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:33am

Ahh ok, then Jane2 i agree with you 100 percent

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:34am

thanks!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:34am

Jane2 - Your process is different and that's fine. As for me, I have often enjoyed shows that were unpopular (I loved Bombay Dreams), but not everyone can afford to see all the shows they might not be inclined to see for whatever reason. And that's ok, too. If I listen to song clips of Glory Days and I don't really care for the music and I hate the lyrics, it would be even more ridiculous to spend my time and money on the Broadway production passing up the chance to see the shows that I actually want to see. We all have to make choices and we all have the freedom to make them how we see fit. It's not about "seeing art for myself", but about doing the research to make an educated choice when options are limited. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as "reviews" or "critics". They would simply cease to exist.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:46am

Mister Matt-I can't afford to see shows period. Not at these prices.

I don't do very much research- If the premise of a show/play appeals to me, or if I simply adore members of the cast, I'll try and see the piece-no matter what anyone else says.

I heard some of the music from Cry-Baby on the radio. Maybe it was the wrong song to advertise or maybe that particular section of it was bad, but I hated it. I still went to the show because of my affinity for John Waters' work and loving the film.

Of course you are justified in criticizing the music, lyrics, or whatever you yourself experienced. On that we agree.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:51am

I am referring to those who form an OPINION of a show - mentioning that it is no good, or whatever-WITHOUT seeing it. That is absurd.

Well, on that we completely agree. If they have read the script or heard the score, they can have opinion on those, but they cannot speak of the show itself without having seen it. That is usually a result of immaturity. There are definitely shows which did not impress me when listening to the CD, but when seeing the actual show, I was floored (Billy Elliott) and those which I loved listening to the score, but was hugely disappointed when viewing the show live (Kiss of the Spider Woman). And then there are those of which I was skeptical, but decided to see based on popular opinion and ended up not understanding why it was so highly revered (Spring Awakening). You never know, so you have to make your best guess.

Updated On: 5/7/08 at 11:51 AM

[Vespertine1228]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:15pm

Are there free tickets to Glory Days anywhere? I'd like to see it, but I just cant justify spending money on it if it isn't that good.

Oh well. Don't need to see everything, I suppose.

[Calvin]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:20pm

Remind me again -- what's the rush policy on this show?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:34pm

Well, if anyone cares:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/05072008/entertainment/theater/price_of_glory__1_5_hours_lost_109742.htm

" THE best thing about "Glory Days" is that it lasts 90 minutes"

1/2 a star


AND:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/05/07/2008-05-07_its_hard_to_care_about_glory_days.html

"It's hard to care about Glory Days"

1 our of 5 stars.



Looks like a stinker!

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:48pm

Rush policy when I went was $26.50 when the box office opens, I was front row on the floor
Updated On: 5/7/08 at 12:48 PM

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:55pm

Star Ledger was negative

"In brief, "Glory Days" opened Tuesday at Circle in the Square Theatre. It won't be there for long. "

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2008/05/glory_has_its_price.html

[Calvin]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 12:56pm

Thanks hard.part. I might give it a try this weekend. Sounds like I might not have much time otherwise.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:11pm

Any word on Teachout from the Wall Street Journal? He loved CRY BABY...good lord only knows what he'll think of this...

[nitwit]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:22pm

who cares if the show suck. the guys young and hot. face it. that is all that really counts.

my fav

[BlueWindSadness]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:24pm

all i can think of is the line from RENT:

"one blaze of glory..."


....literally.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:26pm

i just got my email from them telling me they are refunding my money!

i can't believe i missed it! i am so mad!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:27pm

GLORY DAY (no s)

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:28pm

Get the opening/closing playbill on the playbill store before they make the price go way higher!

[folkyboy]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:29pm

i don't want a Playbill for a show that i can't see! i am going to cry that i missed this! damn me for waiting until after previews!

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:30pm

all i can think of is the line from RENT:

"one blaze of glory..."


....literally.
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More like "One luke warm charcoal brick"

[Dolly_Levi]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:31pm

a la Bon Jovi, "shot down in a blaze of glory"

[Dolly_Levi]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:35pm

At least Andrew Call can go back to his OTHER job:

(from Playbill)
Andrew C. Call ... made his Broadway bow, however briefly, in High Fidelity and is technically on a three-month leave of absence from Cry-Baby where he stands by for title player James Snyder.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:36pm

Sooo... Did they end up having the matinee today.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:37pm

No. 1 Performance

[AntonEgo]

Posted: 5/7/08 at 4:38pm

folkyboy, when were you supposed to see it? Are they really closing already? I didn't like the show, but I feel bad for those guys.