I left SWEET CHARITY at intermission
#2
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:10pm
honestly, i would expect more from you mef.
#3
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:10pm
That bad?!?!? "Fled the Al Hirschfeld like it was Annatevka"!!! Oh well, I have plenty of other shows on my "to see" list.
But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)
#4
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:12pm
I couldn't stand the thought of staying for ACT II when it was in Chicago. I understand you MEF.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#5
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:15pm
That's really disappointing. I was looking forward to it and hoping it would be good. Granted, I have heard some good things and would like to form an opinion for myself, but it's sad that so many people have disliked it.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#6
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:16pm
I posted that when I saw it at Boston!! (well...I wanted to leave but stayed since the elevator scene was funny and I was hopeful). People on this site didn't believe me. Then the whole "it's gone -- it's back again" thing happened and everyone forgot that it really was a bad show!!!
Anyone else see it?
Anyone else see it?
#7
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:24pm
mef, how about a review of the first act?
#8
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:28pm
yes please tell us why you fled...Boston was a travesty...
#9
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:30pm
The only reason I made it to intermission was Charlotte d'Amboise. She really, really, tries her best, but she just can't overcome this vapid nightmare of a show.
#10
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:31pm
Imagine it with an actress of less talent.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#11
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:32pm
I'm really surprised at you MEF....
Hmmpfh...
Hmmpfh...
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#12
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:35pm
Interesting. Well as someone said, I got one hour of sleep today and just did an hour's worth of bio homework so I can't remember who, but someoen said "We learn more from bad theatre than we do from good theatre."
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#13
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:37pm
Yeah that may be true but it's not worth paying $100 for.
#14
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:45pm
hmm something tells me not to listen to someone that didn't even sit threw the whole show to comment on how good or bad it is.
Updated On: 4/13/05 at 10:45 PM
#15
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:46pm
See for yourself.
No one is telling you not to.
By the way the word is through not threw in this context.
No one is telling you not to.
By the way the word is through not threw in this context.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#16
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:47pm
Well, at least I know the difference between "threw" and "through".
Wasted time is worse than wasted money.
Wasted time is worse than wasted money.
#17
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:48pm
thanks...what would this board be without grammer queens:)
#18
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:50pm
It's grammar, not grammer.
You'll be better off in this world with better grammar.
You'll be better off in this world with better grammar.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#19
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:55pm
I paid 24.00 to see it in Chicago and I enjoyed all of it.
Updated On: 4/13/05 at 10:55 PM
#20
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:56pm
This seems like one of shows the audiences will either really love or really dislike. I think it will vary.
MEF - I must say. I didn't think SC would be your type of show to begin with.
MEF - I must say. I didn't think SC would be your type of show to begin with.
#21
Posted: 4/13/05 at 10:59pm
It's one of my favorite shows, buy it's just a dreadful, misguided production. Student rush is such a blessing, glad I only payed $25 for it.
#22
Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:00pm
I'm still a little hesitant to see it. Because if I do I'd want to see it for this week so I could see Charlotte (whom I absolutely adore) and because I like the score. I'm not a fan of the book (I only like Neil Simon's books to PROMISES, PROMISES and LITTLE ME) so I'd go with an open mind towards everything else. But I still don't know yet...
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#23
Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:03pm
Is the SHOW "hell on earth" or the PRODUCTION? You could see the most brilliant production of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT ever staged, but if you hate the play to begin with, it won't make much difference...
#24
Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:05pm
In my opinion it's this production.
I liked the last Broadway revival and the film.
I liked the last Broadway revival and the film.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#25
Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:11pm
Well I don't like Sweet Charity. I never have. Yet, I liked it when I saw it today. Is it the best show I've ever seen? Far from it. I will say though that Denis O'Hare was fantastic. On top of that Charlotte d'Amboise blew me away, I love that woman.
And hang on, when did you win the discus?
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