Ill eat my words w/ ReReview

[myManCape]

Posted: 11/30/07 at 9:51pm

I have already conveyed my complete and total hatred of Walmartopia. I might even have called it the worst show I’ve ever seen. I remember posting that I wouldn’t go back and see it again unless someone paid me.

Well I was offered a pair tickets to the December 4th performance at no cost. Normally I would have said “thanks but hell no” except that Tuesday night happens to be the free cast recording give away night. So I’m going back for the CD. (that’s sort of like being paid to see it again, isn’t it?) With any luck they’ll give it out before intermission.

Updated On: 12/5/07 at 09:51 PM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 11/30/07 at 10:21pm

It looks like somebody already ate your apostrophe.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 11/30/07 at 10:39pm

Why do you want the CD if you hated it so much?

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/30/07 at 10:45pm

How much is the cd? Ten dollars? Wouldn't that be ten dollars well spent if it saved you the aggravation of going to see something you clearly don't want to see?

[Robos89]

Posted: 11/30/07 at 10:50pm

Speaking of which. I know the website says they release the cast recording Dec. 1. BUT, where can we order it?

[roseaddams]

Posted: 12/1/07 at 2:28am

Wal-Mart.

[Robos89]

Posted: 12/1/07 at 9:25am

::drum, drum, cymbol::

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 12/1/07 at 10:09am

That's hilarious. I bet it will be available at Wal-Mart.

[Jeannie2]

Posted: 12/1/07 at 4:08pm

If it is at WalMart, that would be funny

[Robos89]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 2:13am

So really...where are they selling it?! Only at the theatre?

[Liverpool]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 6:31am

isnt the value of the cd lessened by the transportation costs? if you take the subway its 4 bucks, if you take a cab, well, its more.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 9:08am

Well, if he lives in NYC, he probably has an unlimited MetroCard.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 9:13am

not all of us can always afford that. Some of us have to day by day the metrocards. and sometimes its just cheaper to not go unlimited, especially if you dont use the subway that much.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 1:01pm

Eh, if someone offered me a free CD of the show I'd take it just to hear Bradley Dean's song, but I don't think I'd be able to stand sitting through the actual show again.

[Robos89]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 7:55pm

Anyone know where to get this CD?!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 8:00pm

myManCape appears to be ignoring his thread.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 8:01pm

So, you are going to see a show you HATE just to get a free copy of the CD?



Just stay home.

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 10:09pm

I really don't understand why one would want a CD of a show they hated so much.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 12/2/07 at 10:28pm

Meh, i HATED spring awakenng but i own and love the CD

[myManCape]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 12:34am

Well I have to admit, it wasn’t nearly as bad as the first time. However I still contend that who ever wrote the book and score for this should be banned from New York. The first 10 minutes I actually found myself questioning my judgment when I proclaimed this as the worst show I had even seen. Then entered the dancing execs, mad scientist and head of Sam Walton and I suddenly remembered why I had spoken so harshly of it. The concept of this show is so ridiculous that it hurts your mind to try and figure it out.

At the beginning Cheryl Freeman seemed like she was just walking through the role but she quickly fed off the nearly full audience and gave a good performance. Nikki M. James still gives a stand out performance. Tonight however Stephen DeRosa and Sarah Bolt stole the show, for some reason the audience ate up their decent at best performances in pointless character rolls. There was however a very noticeable energy through the cast following the preshow announcement that it was the 100th performance and it would be followed with free cake and CDs.

Going in I was not aware of the cast turn over. Andrew Polk left the show at some point and was replaced by Charl Brown who did not stand up to Polk’s performance. And on a much sadder note I was deeply saddened to learn that Brennen Leath who’s “These Bullets are Freedom” (The only memorable song from my 1st viewing) had passed away in September at the age of 25. Perhaps his passing helped bond the cast closer together and give a stronger overall performance. Leath was replaced by DeMond Nason who I didn’t care for.

In the end, I have reversed my position somewhat. While I would never recommend Walmartopia to anyone, its hold on the title of worst show ever was lessened.

As for the CD, standard packaging. A 26 page booklet with many full color pictures and the complete lyrics. The 20 track CD seems to be a very good representation of the show with most of the libretto recorded. The recording features the entire cast including understudies, Polk, Brown and Nason (missing only Leath) CDs were given out upon exiting along with slices of cake. The entire cast all 14 of them signed CDs, booklets and playbills following the show. Band members and director Daniel Goldstein joined the cast on stage during the curtain call for the cake cutting.

[Robos89]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 12:43am

Any new on where they are selling the CD?

[myManCape]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 1:09am

The CD was produced directly by August Eriksmoen the musical director. It is not on a label which is why its not getting the exposure on Amazon or the other music sites.