In My Life

[Jimmcf]

In My Life#0

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:29pm

Has anyone actually seen it? They were passing out cd samplers last week, and I have to say I really liked the 4 songs on it. I am considering going to TKTS tomorrow...any thoughts?

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

[newsieboy23]

re: In My Life#1

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:36pm

you're kidding, right?

[Jimmcf]

re: In My Life#2

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:39pm

Actually no.

I must admit I had zero desire to see it; a rock opera reality show? But I have not stopped playing the sampler over the last couple of days...

I am trying to have an open mind...

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

[newsieboy23]

re: In My Life#3

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:40pm

dont even bother using the search feature... but read the board. there are TOO MANY posts about this. scroll down.
Updated On: 10/17/05 at 04:40 PM

[BSoBW2]

re: In My Life#4

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:41pm

Yes, people have seen it.

If no one saw it, it wouldn't be playing right now.

[WOSQ]

re: In My Life#5

Posted: 10/17/05 at 4:47pm

In My Life is certainly the worst Broadway musical I have seen in about 10 years. Possibly since Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public.

The boy-girl plot is merely mediocre although I think I heard one song that might have a life after in cabaret.

It is the framing plot that truly offends. I am quite surprised that gay rights groups are not picketing. There were times when I couldn't applaud a number. I was too much in shock that such dreck is being passed off as "Broadway".

And it isn't any good.

Do I recommend it? Yes, but for all the wrong reasons. You can learn so much from this show because so much went wrong.

Ghastly.

"If my life weren't funny, it would just be true. And that would be unacceptable." --Carrie Fisher

[kidmanboy]

re: In My Life#6

Posted: 10/17/05 at 5:46pm

Personally, I kind of enjoyed the show. I don't quite understand how the framing plot was offensive...it was actually quite hysterical and made the show entirely watchable. I found all the things that people on this board are complaining about (the pirates, the skeletons) to be the most enjoyable parts of the show. I think y'all are taking it WAY too seriously. But, hey, I could make a living out of liking shows that everyone else hates and hating shows everyone else likes.

[Jimmcf]

re: In My Life#7

Posted: 10/17/05 at 5:50pm

Well, I did love 'Dance of the Vampires' and 'Brooklyn' for all the wrong reasons; maybe I do need to give this a go...but then, would I be the only one chuckling?

But I guess my question is: how is the music?

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

Updated On: 10/17/05 at 05:50 PM

[Jimmcf]

re: In My Life#8

Posted: 10/17/05 at 5:50pm

sorry for the double post...

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

Updated On: 10/17/05 at 05:50 PM

[Dollypop]

re: In My Life#9

Posted: 10/17/05 at 5:52pm

By all means see it. It's a live version of "Springtime For Hitler". The show is so bad it's hilarious.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[kidmanboy]

re: In My Life#10

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:02pm

I hate to tell you, the show's also kind of intentionally funny...I think many of you are missing the point...Yeah, it is not a perfect show (I can't think of many that have been in the past season or so), and there are a couple of scenes where it takes itself a little too seriously...but the whole heaven story is played for laughs. I say go and form your own impression. As far as the music is concerned, it's mostly ballads, which are enjoyable but can get a little repetitive. I think Brooks' uptempo songs could use some work. But, overall, a lot better than most of the recent shows I've seen (Slut, Dr. Sex, Chitty<-which I personally think is THE worst show I've ever seen...boring as hell)

[Jimmcf]

re: In My Life#11

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:08pm

Thanks kidmanboy...I do like ballads (that is what is on the sampler).

And I had no desire to see 'Chitty' after seeing it in London (and Michael Ball was out - my only reason for going in the first place!)

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

[Pinguin]

re: In My Life#12

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:21pm

The music is boring and uninspired.

-Anyone want to turn anarchist with me?

"Bless you and all who know you, oh wise and penguined one." ~YouWantItWhen????

[broadwaybelter]

re: In My Life#13

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:30pm

these are merely their opinions, go form an opinion for yourself, what one may think is horrible others may find brilliant, from what we have heard, interesting is the one word I'll use

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: In My Life#14

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:37pm

Word, broadwaybelter. You're a wise one!

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[Dollypop]

re: In My Life#15

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:35pm

The songs all sound like radio jingles.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[amperage]

re: In My Life#16

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:58pm

It's interesting how many people on this board who have claimed the show is atrocious have gone back 2, 3, 4 times. If something is really THAT bad, you would not go back.
I did see it. It was not my cup of tea, but I hear from a cast member that many changes have been made.
If nothing else, it is entertaining, and the cast works their tails off.

[melissa errico fan]

re: In My Life#17

Posted: 10/17/05 at 8:00pm

In My Life is easily one of the five worst shows I've ever seen, but I totally encourage you to go see it. It's theatre history in the making.

[BobbyBubby]

re: In My Life#18

Posted: 10/17/05 at 8:03pm

I pray that his ego keeps the show open until my Spring trip. I have to see this.

[broadwaybelter]

re: In My Life#19

Posted: 10/17/05 at 8:10pm

yea same here! i hope i can see this before it closes!

[FloridaGuy]

re: In My Life#20

Posted: 10/17/05 at 8:17pm

I saw this show, got student rush ticket, sat front row. I wanted to apologize to the actors because my expressions were ones of disgust, confusion and anger. I felt bad because I'm sure they saw me and I didn't realize this until after one of the insane pirate numbers from Heaven. The music is great, but on a Saturday night that theatre was 1/8 full. I could have sat anywhere I wanted. Run now if you want to see if before it closes. Ridiculous plot, great music, talented actors, not so talented director, but he can write music.

[muscle23ftl]

re: In My Life#21

Posted: 10/17/05 at 10:15pm

i thought it was cute....we laughed our asses off.

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

[Jimmcf]

re: In My Life#22

Posted: 10/19/05 at 1:06am

Well, I did go tonight. The orchestra was surprisingly full. Man, I am SO glad I went...it has more laughs per minute than 'The Producers!'

My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland

[Type_A_Tiff]

re: In My Life#23

Posted: 10/19/05 at 1:18am

Intentional or unintentional?

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[homosezwhat]

re: In My Life#24

Posted: 10/19/05 at 2:05am

It wasn't bad enough to be good.

In My Life is a show whose soullessness is rivaled only by the pointlessness of the characters and the crassness of the commercial jingles that try to pass themselves off as songs.

A brain-eating zombie of a show.

A $2 whore of a show tarted up to look like a high class hooker.

You can stay home and watch shoddy shows that insult your intelligence for free.

A non-attentive child's version of a Broadway show he once saw an ad for (out of the corner of his eye).