HEAD OVER HEELS Previews — Page 9

 

RippedMan said: "I have mixed emotions. I went to happy before, and was in good spirits - they have frose - and enjoyed it for the most part. But it didn't have any oomph. I wanted an exhilarating moment, and that never came. I'd be curious to see the original show at Oregon Shakes. I mean, with a cast of Bonnie M. Rachel York, and Rachel Iman, and yet none of them screlt it to the roof?! Like, c'mon. It was campy, but not campy enough. The ending was too heavy handed. It should have ended with a very camp rendition of "We Got the Beat" instead of using that as the curtain call. Peppermint should have had a moment to slay. Girl can do a death drop, let's see that. Let her work. The actors were all fine and great and talented, can't deny that at all, and the story wasn't bad, but I think a bit misguided. That said, I enjoyed myself, but can't see this lastly too long."

 

I feel like this is EXACTLY the SAME issue as their advertising campaign. Its not nearly campy or frothy enough to really sell this show as an 80s musical mixed with a medieval tale for a 2018 audience. 

 

I keep PUSHING this show to anyone asking for recommendations because I think its the most FUN on Broadway and sadly most affordable. 

I saw this last night. I didn't hate it, but I'm sure if I liked it. This is the kind of show I would love to see at midnight after a night of heavy drinking at a gay club.

Updated On: 7/19/18 at 12:13 PM

Completely separate from this thread (I haven't seen it yet), we should stop referencing standing ovations at Bway shows. Folks want to justify their big ticket purchase and stand nearly every time. 

On Bway, it's probably more telling on the shows where they don't stand.

Not sure if this has been mentioned.  Too lazy to look through all the pages.  I am hoping to see this next month.  Since I am seeing 8 shows, am looking at the cheapest options and I don"t qualify for any of the rushes.  How is the view in this theater from the balcony?  I have never been in this theater and the map makes it seem like the theater is not very big.  Thanks in advance.

haterobics said:  Then why are the premium people often some of the last people to stand?"

Care to explain how you know that to be true?  Do you take note of who is and is not standing and then wait for them as they exit and demand they tell you how much they paid??

 

JSquared2 said: "Care to explain how you know that to be true? Do you take note of who is and is not standing and then wait for them as they exit and demand they tell you how much they paid??"

When I buy tickets, they show which seats are premium, which are regular priced, and which are discounted, and they display the actual cost of each of those seats online. Since I typically avoid premium seating, I either sit directly in front of, or directly behind premium seated areas, and then from those locations I can see how the standing ovation happens by... looking around?

And, since I know I can move to better seats if premium seats don't sell, I often do pay attention as to whether premium seats convert to regular price at a later point in time, to see whether I can upgrade my seating.

Kitsune said: "Saw this in San Francisco, and am going to the matinee tomorrow. Any idea if any of the songs got cut?

Re: Pamela's white dress at the end, she had it in San Francisco too. Apparently it was a costume that got cut, but that they wanted to use it in curtain call. Back in SF I heard they were making a matching costume for Mopsa."

I can't answer the cut songs questions, but I saw one of the first previews 2 weeks ago and Pamela and Mopsa were in their original costumes during the "bows." I liked seeing them in the white gowns! I just LOVE Bonnie period! A gem! Oh and with in 2 weeks the show went from a  running time of 2:40 to 2:10. 

Looks like the Go Gos showing up to play was when CBS Sunday Morning was there to record as part of a segment:

perfectliar said: "ArtMan said: "Thank you so much for your quick response. There is a code I am planning on using in person that will give me a mid dress circle or balcony for $48. That is the cheapest option I could find for someone way over 30."

I believe the Today Tix rush is general, not just for students. Also look at Goldstar and see if they have the dates of your trip; I got a $39 balcony seat from there, and the fees are much less than Telecharge and Today Tix."

Thanks for the info.  I went on Goldstar's site and the $39 balcony for August is raised to $49 plus of course fees.  I think when I arrive after rushing my Wednesday show, I will go to box office and give them my code.  Groupon also has the show listed, but does not include end of August as yet.

Updated On: 7/21/18 at 03:48 PM

Seeing this tomorrow and I kind of like that the buzz is all over the place, helps me go in with less of a bias either way. One thing I do like is that it's coming in close to 2 hours including the intermission. 

I was there last night and we got out about 10:25.

The show exceeded my expectations and was fun and cute and fluffy. No, it's not high art, but it doesn't try to be. It embraces its camp. The cast is excellent, and I really liked the costumes and lighting.