Hot Feet Washington Post Review

That scamp Peter Marks should copyright the phrases "Hip-Flop" and "Serpentine Misfire".

This seems less appealing to me every day.

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I'll be there this weekend (that's if I can get tickets at a discount).

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haha, anyone want me to say anything to peter in class today?


he was going to bring our class to the show, then saw it and decided against it.

I'd be surprised if it didn't come in. They've already spent most of that $8 million and even with bad reviews, it might do OK on tour. Producers like having the cache of being able to say "Direct from Broawday" and it helps them to sell tickets. Also, I imagine they will need to run for a couple of months on Broadway, in order for the touring rights to vest in the producers.

Transamerica is producing this, so losing a few million on the road and at the Hilton is no big deal to them. With a good marketing campaign and the on-going popularity of EWF, they should be able to recoup a lot of their losses on the road.

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With the reviews I have read so far, I can't help but label this show, "Hot Mess!"

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I have heard that the choreography is nothing to scream about. Very repetitive.

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Variety was not that bad a review

True:

"R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire joins the parade of legendary bands to see their music transferred to the stage with "Hot Feet," a lively dance-a-thon created by choreographer Maurice Hines and EWF founder Maurice White. This infectious dose of energy soars while the band's hits are performed. But an inane book and subpar acting undermine the fancy moves and jeopardize the footing of this $8 million production in its pre-Broadway debut at D.C.'s National Theater.
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Heru Ptah, a 27-year-old newcomer who has written for MTV Books, strives to give his dialogue a streetwise rap feel, but his book is more conspicuous for its insufferable lines and frequent forays into areas of questionable taste.
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Fortunately, the evening is filled with dazzling numbers such as the laser-enhanced "Getaway." Another highlight is the suggestive "Serpentine Fire," the big number for Smith, playing the aging and feisty star.

Tech aspects are first rate, while the budget is well spent on Paul Tazewell's colorful costumes and James Noone's bare-bones but lively sets. Clifton Taylor's lighting offers all sorts of delightful surprises."


http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117930080?categoryid=33&cs=1

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what else might this show compete with for choegraphy? PAJAMA GAME, maybe?

but i think this will be another jukebox flop...i mean, a character named Kalimba, magic shoes, wants to be a star...all pretty corny to me

Wedding Singer had great choreography and I heard Color Purple has that whole Lion King - esque sequence.

I just wish they'd find some way to incorporate the band and singing into the show, i dont like how they're offstage.