Good Vibrations - A second look

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I saw it a week into previews and it was ok. If I was in the city and had unlimited funds I might see it again but I'd rather see shows that leave me wanting more. All I wanted was to meet Sebastian at the stage door but he didn't come out.

Something that bothered me about GV was the "finale";During intermission, I looked at the songlist for the second act and there was a medely for the finale. I thought that there would be this energetic dance sequence with the more upbeat songs from the show, but instead they did this awful karaoke mix. If they had ended with what I thought, it would've made the show better. End it on a high note, but the karaoke thing was embarrassing.

Another thing that bothers me is that orchestra seats for all shows are $100. With shows like Wicked, Hairspray, Producers, DRS, etc. you get what you paid for but it's not fair that GV and Brooklyn charge the same and they don't even come close. I know that they have bills to pay but most of the $$$ goes to the producers anyway.

Have I strayed from the topic?:)

If you have the cash, go see GV and knock yourself out!

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Much has changed since you saw it a week into previews, Betty. The curtain call is completely different. It's not karaoke anymore but rather a high energy reprise of Fun, Fun, Fun, Help Me Rhonda and Surfin' USA. The cast throws out about 20 beach balls and bounce them around with the audience. I don't know if will give you what you are after but it does end on a high note.

I agree it's not for everyone, and even less enjoyable with someone that's irritating you through it.

My wife and I love going into the city for plays, off-off, off and on broadway when we can. We both work so it's more affordable for us, and I usually get discount tickets and prowl telecharge or ticketmaster for the best seats.

I also agree that if you saw something once, try to see other plays instaed if you can, there are so many good/bad/so-so ones out there to take a look at! We did want to give GV another chnace since we did enjoy it the firts time, but thought it could use "fixing" - wanted to see how it came out!

I'm currently looking forward to Spamalot on the 22nd, I think wife is looking forward to Naked Boys Singing on the 26th......

That's awesome that you and your wife go to theater alot. I live in upstate NY and it's a bitch to get to the city, especially since I don't drive, so going back to GV isn't on top of my list but everything deserves a look. I'm seeing DRS next Tuesday(my 3rd time)and am very excited about seeing any changes since opening. You're seeing Spamalot, I'm so jealous! Have a great time! My only hope is to camp out and try to get an SRO ticket. Damn those scalpers!

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Lucky you! I wish I had parents like you and your wife! Let me know how you like all those musicals.

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I wish I had seen TNH, but I was waiting for it to transfer to Broadway. I was so disappointed when it closed because I had only heard positive things about it. I've yet to see Raul Esparza perform onstage but I have Tick, Tick, BOOM! and Rocky Horror to tie me over till Chitty Chitty Bang Bang starts previews.

I don't know how to describe GV. It's not funny or extremely fun, it is what it is. On the other hand, DRS is a musical comedy that delivers. It's outrageous and painfully funny. It's the first musical this season with a score that is as funny as it is catchy. GV can't be compared to DRS. GV could've been really good if there was more there. The music is good so they should've tried to match that with a good story. The whole production was rushed;They had a deadline to use the catalog or lose the rights on December 20th and that's the very day that previews began. It could've been alot better but they had no time.

I recently saw Mamma Mia! and I don't see why it's so popular. There isn't much there either. I was expecting it to be great because it's always sold-out but it was a let-down for me. I liked ABBA and actually bought ABBA gold when I was a tween, the music is the best part of the show. I just like original scores, if there has to be a jukebox musical, make it amazing.

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Updated On: 3/9/05 at 03:38 PM

When I saw the show two weeks ago it was still there, Munk. And THANK GOD because those NYC scenes make no sense without giant waves. I mean, how else would we know they were in New York?

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NO DOUBT IT SUCKED