Galavanting

#1

Galavanting

Posted: 1/3/15 at 12:49am

Not a Broadway show but with Broadway roots, "Galavant" premieres Sunday, January 4 on ABC. Reviews are coming in as many of you may have seen on Broadway World. They are mixed leaning towards "Good to see television trying something different but..."

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Huzzah-Alan-Menkens-Medieval-Musical-Fairy-Tale-GALAVANT-Premieres-14-20150102

I've had mixed feelings about the trailers and sneaks I've seen. The jokes are arch, "look at us having fun with this" and not all funny. But this is a very hard mixed genre to tackle, and I am thankful that they're doing a musical series on television. So I'll reserve judgement till I see the series. I'm curious about other BW board member thoughts.

Updated On: 1/3/15 at 12:49 AM

#2

Galavanting

Posted: 1/3/15 at 11:02pm

There are some songs up on spotify and iTunes.

#3

Galavanting

Posted: 1/3/15 at 11:16pm

Well, considering that the pitch of the show appears to be "a send-up of the super-serious medieval/fantasy drama genre so popular right now," tongue in cheek seems to be exactly what they're shooting for.

#4

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 1:59pm

I'll be watching. Looks like it'll have some good Princess Bride kind of humor.

#5

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 5:25pm

Eh, I'll pass. It looks like they're trying WAY too hard, and it's coming off as "Hey, look as US! Isn't this HILARIOUS????"

#6

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 5:32pm

What does try too hard even mean? It's like a catch phrase.

#7

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 5:49pm

You can't figure it out from context? It means PUSHING. REALLLY BIG.

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#8

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 5:56pm

Yeah, but that's what previews always do.

push.

#9

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 5:58pm

Lol

#10

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 8:39pm

Had to turn the channel .... Awful

#11

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 8:46pm

Agreed. Really dull, slow, and boring and the jokes aren’t that funny. They’re rather stupid. Like the Yo Mama jokes? It’s 14th century!

#12

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 9:04pm

Did they seriously do their own version of the "Montage" song from Team America and South Park?!

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#13

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 9:06pm

Well...I liked it.

#14

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 9:10pm

UGH!?
I gave it 30 minutes as it was terribly difficult to watch hamming it up trying to be funny and the jokes falling flat didn't work for me but enjoy...

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Updated On: 1/4/15 at 09:10 PM

#15

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 9:23pm

I also liked it.

#16

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 9:40pm

I liked it, too.

#17

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 10:41pm

I liked it. But then again, I liked The Interview.

#18

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 10:46pm

It seemed to be going for Robin Hood Men in Tights and less Princess Bride. Personally, I enjoyed it. It's ridiculous and campy and a good way to spend an hour on a Sunday evening. Though I think the guy who plays King Richard understands the sort of comedy the show was aiming for better than most of the cast (save for Sid and the chef).

#19

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 10:47pm

I enjoyed it.

The main song is stuck in my head.

#20

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 10:49pm

I enjoyed it.

The main song is stuck in my head.


How could it not? They played it during every commercial LOL

#21

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 10:51pm

Yeah...for each show they advertised. Catchy songs are catchy for a reason.

It's not even really the lyrics (except his name)...just the music. I'm humming it right now.

#22

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 11:10pm

Did anyone else think the main number under like an uptempo version of "If I Can't Love Her" from Beauty and the Beast? Of course, I was a fan of the music. just wish ithe show was a little funnier or unique.

#23

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 11:18pm

I liked it a lot as well. Found it quite amusing and enjoyable.

#24

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 11:30pm

We turned it to The Phantom of the Opera instead.

#25

Galavanting

Posted: 1/4/15 at 11:35pm

The first song did say he's a cliche.