Happy Opening "Next to Normal!!!

#1

Happy Opening "Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 5:51am

Given all the stairs and running up and down them, I'm not about to say break a leg, but...

Seriously, I hope it's great!

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#2

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 5:52am

Not to rain on anybody's parade, but I hope the Times trashes it.

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-Kad

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#3

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:01am

Foster, was that necessary? I didn't say anything about reviews. I just wished them a great opening night. Performance-wsie.

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#4

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:02am

Well, Opening Night is all about reviews.

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#5

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:03am

Never mind. Jeez.

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Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

#6

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:06am

Well when you say,

Seriously, I hope it's great!

what are you referring to?

Certainly not the show. We're all well aware that you've seen it multiple times and in your opinion it is beyond great.

So what were you hoping will be great, if not the reviews?

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#7

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:28am

Read above please ~ performances, their experience. Just have a great night.

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Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

#8

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 6:31am

Best of luck to the actors. They're all very talented.

I just don't have good wishes for the piece.

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#9

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 7:26am

I'm sure they'll all be great! It's a very talented cast.

Heres to hoping for good reviews!

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Updated On: 2/13/08 at 07:26 AM

#10

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 8:13am

BREAK-A_LEG!

#11

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 9:06am

Happy opening! I know it will be amazing. Less than a week to go until I see it :)

#12

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 9:13am

Jay ~ when you see the set and the motion, you'll understand why we're staying away from that particular phrase.

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Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
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#13

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 9:17am

Have a wonderful opening night!

I need to see this!

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#14

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 9:20am

Happy opening!

#15

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 9:28am

Have an amazing opening and get those stellar reviews that you all deserve!

#16

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:15am

EEP! happy opening NtN!!

Let the amazing reviews comeee, so that a Broadway transfer may happen!


and yeah, haha, def NOT going to say "break a leg". Particularly about Aaron cause he uses that set like a jungle gym. But. GOOD LUCK! :)

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Updated On: 2/13/08 at 11:15 AM

#17

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:28am

Happy opening... from yet another person who thinks the show is beautiful.

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Now what would you say if today I started over? Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover And I'll pretend like everything is already alright And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight

#18

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:32am

I think... I will see the show... I LOVE THE SCORE.... Feeling Electric & Let there Be Light... love it soo much !!!! I have not bought my tickets yet... but I think I will by the end of the day...I have an open date for 2/23 weekend... I am supposed to see THE SCENE in Boston... but I might go to NYC instead..lol! bec. of the score... can't get enough of it! (from the demo)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.... I hope they record this and release ASAP!

J*

#19

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 2:13pm

Break a leg!

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Who would play you in the movie? "Taye Diggs." --Brian d'Arcy James

#20

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 2:19pm

Aargh! Stairs! Stairs!! Slipper socks!! "Break a leg" is like with Xanadu... Potentially dangerous!

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Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

#21

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 2:55pm

Happy opening to a brilliant show!

#22

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 3:00pm

Wow, you'd think this was the only show ever to have stairs or slippery surfaces or... *gasp* running! The melodrama from fans is going to get old reaaaally fast.

Anyway, here's to fingers crossed for good reviews for this fantastic little show.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#23

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 3:09pm

Happy Opening!

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#24

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 3:29pm

I can't remember the last time I was this anxious to see reviews of a show.

Here's wishing all involved a truly wonderful opening night! The show has already moved many - may it move many more! (whoa - the alliteration in that last part is out of control!)

#25

re: Happy Opening 'Next to Normal!!!

Posted: 2/13/08 at 3:32pm

Not to rain on anybody's parade, but I hope the Times trashes it.

So, either you thought it was the biggest piece of crap or your ex is in the show, which one is it?

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