HERE LIES LOVE - Broadway Previews — Page 14

I learned nothing from that commercial. No presence. Something seems off

WldKingdomHM said: "I learned nothing from that commercial. No presence. Something seems off"

Yeah, there is little to no context. Also, they barely showed the seating available which most people want when attending a Broadway show. I think a small percentage of people are cool being herded and pushed around for 90 minutes. They need a better way to sell this honestly.

I was there too. Rear mezz far right row A, which I totally loved. Lots of action played right in front of me and could almost always see faces. It was also an extremely full house.

Stylistically, it’s incredible. That alone made it feel worth my time. I agree that narratively it left me wanting more and the pacing felt slow. The moments that worked, really worked. Vocals were great.


It didn’t change my life, but I enjoyed myself and I’m glad I saw it. I’m not sure if I would try the floor if I returned. It looked so tight down there.

TaffyDavenport said: "Just got out of the show. Narratively, it's not good, but it's a vibe. Had a couple of drinks beforehand, and I had a blast. View from rear mezzanine row H on the aisle was good: not able to see faces, but really wasn't an issue with the video screens."

I never understand posts like this. Negative and picky - but yet "I had a blast"

Why can't someone just say they had a blast and be happy with that?

I was also at the show tonight and really enjoyed it! I was on the dance floor and managed to stay up next to the platform the whole time. I didn’t find it too crowded, but perhaps if I was more in the back it may have been different. I thought it was really cool how often the actors interacted with the floor and walked through the crowd. It also wasn’t “90 mins of being herded around.” They don’t move you during the songs.

Ensemble1686998462 said: "I know the show is a tough sell, but why are they so afraid of telling people what it's actually about? They seem determined to show everything except the plot. That promo just makes it look like different people in a club in Asia.
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probably for the same reason why the trailers for Kimberly Akimbo and Parade don’t mention the plots either - not their best selling points. Instead, they showcase the music, vocals, vibe, etc.

bwaylyric said: "Ensemble1686998462 said: "I know the show is a tough sell, but why are they so afraid of telling people what it's actually about? They seem determined to show everything except the plot. That promo just makes it look like different people in a club in Asia.
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probably for the same reason why the trailers for Kimberly Akimbo and Parade don’t mention the plots either - not their best selling points. Instead, they showcase the music, vocals, vibe, etc."

What?? KA and Parade plots are literally their best selling point. Two musicals with the strongest, most solid books. HLL tries to sell itself as a musical with unique, innovative experience. Which I think that clip kind of showcases, visually. I'm just surprised the sound and the vocals lack. I think the music and the score are HLL main selling points.

TaffyDavenport said: "RUkiddingme said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Just got out of the show. Narratively, it's not good, but it's a vibe. Had a couple of drinks beforehand, and I had a blast. View from rear mezzanine row H on the aisle was good: not able to see faces, but really wasn't an issue with the video screens."

I never understand posts like this. Negative and picky - but yet "I had a blast"

Why can't someone just say they had a blast and be happy with that?"

Sorry, but what the f*** is picky about saying the narrative structure is not its strong suit? Guess you don't understand what a "vibe" is either. Oh, well.

Oh, Arielle sounded amazing tonight, and the dance floor looks like a nightmare to stand in."

My point on this is why couldn't you lead with the positives? "I had a blast! Arielle sounded amazing tonight!"

Instead you bury the accolades around negative phrases that couldn't have been all that bad if you had a blast.

RUkiddingme said: "TaffyDavenport said: "RUkiddingme said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Just got out of the show. Narratively, it's not good, but it's a vibe. Had a couple of drinks beforehand, and I had a blast. View from rear mezzanine row H on the aisle was good: not able to see faces, but really wasn't an issue with the video screens."

I never understand posts like this. Negative and picky - but yet "I had a blast"

Why can't someone just say they had a blast and be happy with that?"

Sorry, but what the f*** is picky about saying the narrative structure is not its strong suit? Guess you don't understand what a "vibe" is either. Oh, well.

Oh, Arielle sounded amazing tonight, and the dance floor looks like a nightmare to stand in."

My point on this is why couldn't you lead with the positives? "I had a blast! Arielle sounded amazing tonight!"

Instead you bury the accolades around negative phrases that couldn't have been all that bad if you had a blast."

Bury the accolades? It was 4 sentences of commentary, total. Relax. Besides that, I called it a "vibe" (which is a good thing, btw) in literally the same sentence where criticized the narrative.

This is why I hate posting anything opinion-related on this board: someone always has something to say about it.

Updated On: 7/17/23 at 12:21 AM

RUkiddingme said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Just got out of the show. Narratively, it's not good, but it's a vibe. Had a couple of drinks beforehand, and I had a blast. View from rear mezzanine row H on the aisle was good: not able to see faces, but really wasn't an issue with the video screens."

I never understand posts like this. Negative and picky - but yet "I had a blast"

Why can't someone just say they had a blast and be happy with that?"

I've seen plenty of terrible shows that I've still had a great time at. A show can be a fun time or good night out even if the show itself is not great - i.e. Once Upon A One More Time...

"Ninoy was my first love, but he said I was too tall......"

This lyric made me laugh, it's very Filipino though.

Updated On: 7/17/23 at 09:03 AM

I was actually at the stage door when this happened, though at the time nobody knew it happened. I even mentioned to my friend the HUGE amount of people going through the stage door without security even checking a guest list.

There was a solid crowd waiting, and everyone was super respectful whenever someone came out. By the time Lea came out, the entire cast came and went. The second Lea came out, it was pure madness. People throwing themselves at her, screaming, etc. I would compare it to something like when Daniel Radcliffe was on Equus. She was clearly very upset and uncomfortable and did not stay out for long. Absolutely disgusting.