HELLO, DOLLY! Reviews

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 3:20pm

[Musical Master]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 3:34pm

I can't wait to read the reviews, I hope it's across the boards positive. :) 

[evic]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 3:59pm

Then don't read Jessie's on Talkinbroadway.......

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:09pm

I just did. The general consensus on the other board is underwhelming.  I enjoyed it immensely the two times I saw it, and negative reviews can't take that away from me.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:23pm

WSJ is up, although its behind a paywall. 

The title  - ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Review: Disaster Despite a Diva

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:30pm

Not unusual, as Talkin'Broadway doesn't like anything and Terry Teachout seems to think he is above everything that wasn't his Louis Armstrong play.

I always look forward to Jesse Green's reviews. I would also be interested in Michael Musto's opinion, as he knew Bette from her Bathhouse Betty days.

[Kad]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:31pm

10086sunset said: "WSJ is up, although its behind a paywall. 

The title  - ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Review: Disaster Despite a Diva"

https://www.wsj.com/articles/hello-dolly-review-disaster-despite-a-diva-1492719077

Here's the link, if anyone is a subscriber.

I cannot imagine anyone in their right mind calling this production a "disaster," There's absolutely nothing disastrous about it. I'd love to know how Teachout justifies that headline, or if he's trolling.

 

Updated On: 4/20/17 at 04:31 PM

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:38pm

Seems like trolling since it was posted way before the other reviews will be out. 

[Jimmyb1969]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:40pm

They did that on purpose. How desperate for the WSJ! Wish someone would cut and paste it cause I would never give that conservative rag a dime.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:51pm

^^^ That!

[ntrackbar]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 4:56pm

I have to confess...the idea that this wouldn't be universally adored by critics is frankly...stunning to me. Just didn't occur to me based on friend's reviews (not seeing it myself until June).

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:06pm

Totally confused what to make of that negative Teachout review. First semi-negative word I've heard from ANYBODY about the show. 

Also, why is it out so early?

[Kad]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:14pm

I just peered in the mirror-world of ATC and was shocked by a thread criticizing the production as being tired and lifeless.

[BeukyBaby]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:16pm

Do we really have to keep pretending that Terry Teachout has any credibility? This is a man who said "Dinosaurs" was the best part of War Paint. Wake me when a real critic posts their review.

[Jimmyb1969]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:20pm

Very true! He says stuff like that to get a reaction...such a wanna be writer and director. What a tool! Haha!

[Jimmyb1969]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:23pm

Can someone cut and paste it here for us to read?

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:26pm

I'm pretty sure it's copyright infringement to copy and paste an entire review. 

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:26pm

Much of the negative criticism on ATC seems to come from people tirelessly comparing this production to the original.

Treachout is frequently an outlier. I expect the critical consensus will be overwhelmingly positive.

[Q3]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:32pm

Maybe but he is a smart critic . I really respected his mix review on GD. And I love Tim Minchin. 

Updated On: 4/20/17 at 05:32 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:39pm

I hereby state that I would like to bitchslap Terry Teachot from here to the Harmonica Gardens.

[Q3]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:43pm

Dollypop said: "I hereby state that I would like to bitchslap Terry Teachot from here to the Harmonica Gardens.

 

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Should I bitchslap all the critics that hated Groundhog Day? Or should I notice this is a DEMOCRACY where FREE SPEECH Happens!

[Fergalicious]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:46pm

Dollypop said: "I hereby state that I would like to bitchslap Terry Teachot from here to the Harmonica Gardens.

Honey, it's  H A R M O N I A  Gardens....not Harmonica!!!

 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:49pm

You're telling ME? Now tell it to auto-correct.

[Kad]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 5:52pm

Q3 said: "Dollypop said: "I hereby state that I would like to bitchslap Terry Teachot from here to the Harmonica Gardens.



Should I bitchslap all the critics that hated Groundhog Day? Or should I notice this is a DEMOCRACY where FREE SPEECH Happens!"

Freedom of speech protects you from the government, not from Dollypop.

[Cat Guy]

Posted: 4/20/17 at 6:17pm

With all the crap going on in the world today, I NEED Dolly and I NEED Bette, even if for "just a moment".

Updated On: 4/20/17 at 06:17 PM