Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#1
Posted: 12/2/18 at 6:08pm
What are some shows that you consider to be mediocre/ bad/ even terrible that have had a a number or two that have struck you as been good or great? Here is my most recent example to get us started...
- Pretty Woman - You And I (the entire opera scene): While I enjoyed this show more than most, there is no denying that the show is far from perfect. However, I found this particular song and scene to be stunning. A great song (easily the best in the show) with great staging.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#2
Posted: 12/2/18 at 6:16pm
Agreed that the opera scene is the best part of Pretty Woman. It almost felt like they had a completely different team come in for that one scene, since it stood out as so good compared to the rest of the show.
One that comes to mind: I thought Prince of Broadway was generally terrible, but I still think about Tony Yazbeck's thrilling take on "The Right Girl."
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#4
Posted: 12/2/18 at 6:24pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Agreed that the opera scene is the best part of Pretty Woman. It almost felt like they had a completely different team come in for that one scene, since it stood out as so good compared to the rest of the show.
One that comes to mind: I thoughtPrince of Broadwaywas generally terrible, but I still think about Tony Yazbeck's thrilling take on "The Right Girl.""
It really did feel like there a different team working on that number, because it was SO great. Sadly, I saw Yazbek's understudy when I saw Prince of Broadway, but I heard nothing but great things about Yazbek. I loved him in both On The Town and Finding Neverland.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#5
Posted: 12/2/18 at 6:36pm
i despise be more chill but smartphone hour, michael in the bathroom, and more than survive are songs that are so catchy.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#6
Posted: 12/2/18 at 7:00pm
I recently read the libretto to BALLROOM and, woof, was that a terrible book.
However, I still think "Fifty Percent" is one of the greatest ballads in musical theatre.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#7
Posted: 12/2/18 at 7:26pm
"Nobody" from BANDSTAND
"Almost Like Being in Love" from BRIGADOON (Sorry...)
"I Decided to Marry You" from GENTLEMEN'S GUIDE
"Find Your Grail" from SPAMALOT
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#8
Posted: 12/2/18 at 7:35pmBeat me Daddy Eight to the Bar - Big Deal
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#9
Posted: 12/2/18 at 8:14pm
'Til I Hear You Sing, Love Never Dies
I personally actually really enjoy the show; I saw the national tour a few nights ago and was just floored by it. It's such a spectacle, and the cast was incredible. Say what you want about the plot, though. I understand why people, especially longtime POTO fans hate this show as much as they do. That's just me.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#10
Posted: 12/2/18 at 9:41pm
"As If We Never Said Goodbye" in Sunset Boulevard
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#11
Posted: 12/2/18 at 9:44pm
It Shoulda Been You has a couple of bangers. Immediately coming to mind are "Back in the Day", "Albert's Turn", and the title song, which includes one of my favorite lyrics:
Even just to know you tried'll
Make me feel less suicidal
Stand-by Joined: 12/30/14
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#12
Posted: 12/2/18 at 9:45pm"Fight the Dragons", "Be The Hero" and "How It Ends" from Big Fish
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#13
Posted: 12/2/18 at 10:05pmOn the other side of the coin, COME FROM AWAY is an excellent show with a score that was merely serviceable.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#14
Posted: 12/2/18 at 10:31pm“With You” from Ghost. I don’t HATE the show but I have a lot of problems with it (haven’t seen it since the first Broadway preview) but dammit, that is one of my favorite musical theatre songs.
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Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#15
Posted: 12/2/18 at 10:38pm
"Once Upon a Time" from Brooklyn
"Astonishing" and "Some Things Are Meant to be" from Little Women
"Give It Up" from Lysistrata Jones
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#16
Posted: 12/2/18 at 11:20pm
“Always Starting Over” from If/Then
“Neverland” and the reprise from Finding Neverland
“No One Else” from Great Comet
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#17
Posted: 12/2/18 at 11:55pm
"Dancin' In The Devil's Shoes" - Leap of Faith
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#19
Posted: 12/3/18 at 12:08am
Wholeheartedly endorse a lot that's already been posted, but I'll add:
"It's Your Wedding Day" from THE WEDDING SINGER
"We'll Take a Glass Together" from GRAND HOTEL (a score which I have come to appreciate a LOT more since last year's wonderful ENCORES production)
....and let me just agree that GHOST's "With You" really IS a great theatre song.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/26/07
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#20
Posted: 12/3/18 at 12:22amThe license plate number from CRY-BABY.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#21
Posted: 12/3/18 at 12:23am
Keala Settle's song Joy of the Lord in Hands on a Hardbody.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#22
Posted: 12/3/18 at 10:32am
Poor Little Person - Henry Sweet Henry
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#23
Posted: 12/3/18 at 10:43am
^ That was my very first thought as well, Kad.
How Now, Dow Jones has Step to the Rear and the truly delightful Gawk, Tousle and Shucks.
Great Numbers in Mediocre/ Bad Shows#25
Posted: 12/3/18 at 11:12am
ijest22 said: "I Want More from Lestat"
Don't we all!
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