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I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
#25I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 12:07amJust adding to this chorus. Whizzer is a treasure and I always look forward to their reviews.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#26I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 12:18amWhizzer’s reviews are insightful, well-written, and, most importantly, a joy to read. When I read a Whizzer review, I remember why I live theatre. Before I moved to NYC, Whizzer’s reviews were what allowed me to experience the joy of Broadway from CA. Now, they are what keep me returning to this website.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
#27I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 7:23am
This reminds me of the love and adulation Margot used to receive!
I hope Whizzer isn't really Brantley in disguise (though the writing style should confirm this is impossible).
#28I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 8:11am
Aww, you all really know how to make a fella blush. After fighting a cold all weekend, this was such a pleasant pick-me-up.
devonian, Don’t worry, I’m not Brantley in disguise :)
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
HBBrock
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/11/07
#29I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 9:25am
WhizzerMarvin said: "Aww, you all really know how to make a fella blush. After fighting a cold all weekend, this was such a pleasant pick-me-up.
devonian, Don’t worry, I’m not Brantley in disguise :)"
Feel better! When do you see Hillary and Clinton?
Tom5
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/11
#30I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 9:31am
Me: Friends/relations first, then professional critics (I know their names) and lastly brilliant posters like many on this board.
#31I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 9:43am
HBBrock said: "WhizzerMarvin said: "Aww, you all really know how to make a fella blush. After fighting a cold all weekend, this was such a pleasant pick-me-up.
devonian, Don’t worry, I’m not Brantley in disguise :)"
Feel better! When do you see Hillary and Clinton?
Thanks. I’m going tonight-perhaps in a DayQuil haze- but I’ll be there!
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
HBBrock
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/11/07
#32I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 11:04am
WhizzerMarvin said: "HBBrock said: "WhizzerMarvin said: "Aww, you all really know how to make a fella blush. After fighting a cold all weekend, this was such a pleasant pick-me-up.
devonian, Don’t worry, I’m not Brantley in disguise :)"
Feel better! When do you see Hillary and Clinton?
Thanks. I’m going tonight-perhaps in a DayQuil haze- but I’ll be there!
My wife and I will also be there tonight! Would love to actually meet you.
Eliza2
Broadway Star Joined: 1/7/16
#33I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 11:10am
Charley Kringas Inc said: "Absolute agreement, and one of the main reasons I wish BWW's search function was better is to be able to search their (his?) posts for reviews!"
I have the same wish! And since I usually don't see shows until later, after I've seen a show I like to go back and find Whizzer's review to read again once I've seen it.
Whizzer - have you ever thought of having a blog or somewhere you could store them after posting them here? It would be so wonderful to have them all in one place.
Brian07663NJ
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#34I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/18/19 at 11:57am
I am adding my 2 cents in as well... Whizzer absolutely deserves a dedicated 'reviewer' page. He is well respected by those here. It would make it a LOT easier for everyone to find and read his reviews. Moderators...what can we do to give Whizzer the tab, link, etc that he deserves?
#35I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/26/19 at 11:06pmI’m so anxious for his/her Hadestown report! Hope everythings okay Whizzer! We miss you!!!
#36I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/26/19 at 11:26pm
Yes! I love Whizzers reviews and I wish there was just a thread or master post of all of his reviews over the years. They were my first introduction to my favorite shows and even before I joined the board I would read them and then think of seeing the show.
#37I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/26/19 at 11:50pm
I 100% agree. I don't visit/post all that often but I always make a point of coming to the board when a show has started previews to read his review. I agree that I would love to see a master post with just his reviews from over the years!
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/22/14
#38I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/27/19 at 10:04am
I find that simply Googling "WhizzerMarvin" and the name of the show will do a better job yielding search results of his reviews. Someone should compile them into one master list on a thread/website.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Swing Joined: 12/9/09
#39I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/27/19 at 10:27am
I love Whizzer’s reviews too, they’re honest and personal and comprehensive (and I know writers aren’t supposed to admit to reading reviews but we do). Yay, appreciation thread!
#40I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/27/19 at 10:32am
Lin-Manuel Miranda said: "I love Whizzer’s reviews too, they’re honest and personal and comprehensive (and I know writers aren’t supposed to admit to reading reviews but we do). Yay, appreciation thread!"
Lin is a Whizzer fan!! I love this.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#41I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/27/19 at 11:04amI could easily die a happy man if I knew a) Lin knew I existed and b) he read my reviews. BTW, this is why I would be horrible as a professional critic. Lol
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#42I realized that I am more anxious to read a Whizzer review than any critic.
Posted: 3/27/19 at 12:02pm
I always look for them because they demonstrate a love of the theatre, a knowledge of the theatre, they are succinct, and they are never mean. Even when he doesn't like something a lot, he doesn't trash the artists involved (at least, I have never felt that way). I don't always agree with him -- recently, I did not agree in his review of Oklahoma (which I have not seen) re not wanting anything being eliminated from the original score, but I understood his point of view...it was essentially to honor the authors' intentions.
His write-ups are also very straightforward: you know where he stands. Sometimes, I have to read a review more than once to understand whether the critic even liked it.
I can find no higher compliment than to say that I kept returning to the Hadestown previews subject, because he was not at the first performance. No one else individually had much clout with me.
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