#1
Posted: 11/17/08 at 9:37pm
I recently went to the Sunday (11-16-0
2:00 performance of High School Musical at Paper Mill. I thought the show was actually pretty good. It was a full house, alot of kids and families were there, which was both good and bad. PARENTS, if you plan on taking your kids to see this show, just go over the basic theatre manners with them. I was sitting next to a group of mothers and daughters. The kids would not shut up, the moms didnt stop them, and the mothers were texting on their blackerry's throughout the show (which I thought was just plain rude)there were a few kids talking here and there all around. this almost ruined the show for me because its distracting. Now for the review...
Script and Plot
What I liked about the script was that it include some new scenes, new lines, and new songs. It also added depth to Troy and Gabriella's relationship. You could see how it really impacted the school. I also really like how the showed Ryan and Sharpay. This is always how I pictured that relationshop. Ryan being a lapdog to sharpay. The contrast between Ms. Darbus, and Coach Bolton was great. And the whole clique problem was shown in a bigger way than that in the movie.
Production
This was a very professional production. The choreography was fast paced with energy. I liked the dancing in the aisles, particularly with "breaking free". The sets were good, that was a nice way to transition from scene to scene. They were modern, simple, and professional. The costumes were good too. Although I didn'd understand why Gabriella was wearing Blue at the end, while the theme was red and white.
Cast
What I liked about the cast was that they did not mimic the performances in the movie. They all were original.
Chase Peacock (Troy) was great. He had a great singing voice. He has good chemistry with everyone, especially Sydney Morton. He carried the show well.
Sydney Morton (Gabriella) perfectly projected the sweetness of Gabriella. Her singing was great at sometimes. but bad at others. "When there was Me and You" was supposed to be soft, but she sounded very nasal. However, her shyness to the school and ths situation, really made the character.
BAILEY HANKS(Sharpay) probably had the highest expecations for being one of, if not THE most well known person in the cast. She didnt make Sharpay a complete bitch, and projected great sassiness, attitude, and Bulliness. She was a little like Elle Woods here and there (especially in the scene after her audtion wih Kelsi, it was like the Shopgirl scene in "Blonde")But she did good. I think we will see more from her in the future. She played well of of Ryan
Logan Hart (Ryan) was GREAT. You could really feel for him. You could see how much Sharapy bullies him, and how much he wants to break free of that. He almost fell off the stage doing a cartwheeel. He also porjected a really cheesey aspect during his songs, which was perfect.
I could go on and on. If you want to know more let me know.
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2:00 performance of High School Musical at Paper Mill. I thought the show was actually pretty good. It was a full house, alot of kids and families were there, which was both good and bad. PARENTS, if you plan on taking your kids to see this show, just go over the basic theatre manners with them. I was sitting next to a group of mothers and daughters. The kids would not shut up, the moms didnt stop them, and the mothers were texting on their blackerry's throughout the show (which I thought was just plain rude)there were a few kids talking here and there all around. this almost ruined the show for me because its distracting. Now for the review... Script and Plot
What I liked about the script was that it include some new scenes, new lines, and new songs. It also added depth to Troy and Gabriella's relationship. You could see how it really impacted the school. I also really like how the showed Ryan and Sharpay. This is always how I pictured that relationshop. Ryan being a lapdog to sharpay. The contrast between Ms. Darbus, and Coach Bolton was great. And the whole clique problem was shown in a bigger way than that in the movie.
Production
This was a very professional production. The choreography was fast paced with energy. I liked the dancing in the aisles, particularly with "breaking free". The sets were good, that was a nice way to transition from scene to scene. They were modern, simple, and professional. The costumes were good too. Although I didn'd understand why Gabriella was wearing Blue at the end, while the theme was red and white.
Cast
What I liked about the cast was that they did not mimic the performances in the movie. They all were original.
Chase Peacock (Troy) was great. He had a great singing voice. He has good chemistry with everyone, especially Sydney Morton. He carried the show well.
Sydney Morton (Gabriella) perfectly projected the sweetness of Gabriella. Her singing was great at sometimes. but bad at others. "When there was Me and You" was supposed to be soft, but she sounded very nasal. However, her shyness to the school and ths situation, really made the character.
BAILEY HANKS(Sharpay) probably had the highest expecations for being one of, if not THE most well known person in the cast. She didnt make Sharpay a complete bitch, and projected great sassiness, attitude, and Bulliness. She was a little like Elle Woods here and there (especially in the scene after her audtion wih Kelsi, it was like the Shopgirl scene in "Blonde")But she did good. I think we will see more from her in the future. She played well of of Ryan
Logan Hart (Ryan) was GREAT. You could really feel for him. You could see how much Sharapy bullies him, and how much he wants to break free of that. He almost fell off the stage doing a cartwheeel. He also porjected a really cheesey aspect during his songs, which was perfect.
I could go on and on. If you want to know more let me know.
FEEL FREE TO POST COMMENTS!!!!
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