Is 'Curtains' worth seeing? — Page 2

It is definitely worth seeing. No, don't expect another CABARET, CHICAGO, or KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN but actually this show NEVER sells itself or attempts to be anything like those shows.
The cast is superb, starting with David Hyde Pierce who steals the show in every scene (his showstopping "A Tough Act to Follow" couldn't be more appropriately titled). Debra Monk is perfectly cast in the type of role that she does best, Karen Ziemba gets to show off that she is a true triple-threat (delicious comic timing, incredible sadness and nostalgia during "Thinking of Him," explosive sexiness and dancing madness during "Thataway," and true leading lady quality), Jason Danieley's voice is so powerful plus he gets to sing one of the most memorable songs in the show "I Miss the Music." I found Edward Hibbert to be hilarious and fun.
Jill Paice is perhaps the only weak link for me. The score is not Kander & Ebb's finest but there are some gems, and the cast makes the score shine through even at its weak points.
I highly recommend it.

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loved it, not the best but it sure is great

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I'm going to see it with Camp Broadway...

If you can get cheap tickets, then yes. However, don't expect much. I was almost bored when I watched it. Edward Hibbert was really the only character who brought a laugh out of me.

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It's worth seeing once.

Loved it. It's a big triple-dip sundae of a show. With lots of sprinkles and nuts!

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YES

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Who said Noah doesn't "bring it"? This is not a dance show the way NEVER GONNA DANCE was - he is incredible with what he's given to do.

This is one of the most fun shows I have ever seen with an absolute cream-of-the-crop cast of performers, from the leads to the ensemble. It is DEFINITELY worth seeing - the score is infectious, the book is lots of fun and quite funny, and if you are a fan of anyone in the cast, you won't be disappointed. They all "bring it" - each and every one.

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Um Curtains choreo was outstanding. Kansasland and Thataway are excellently choreographed and executed. Seeing this show was such a treat because I felt like there is a glimmer of hope for old fashioned musicals.

No one sings into a hand-held mic and stomp around. It was heaven. It is also great to hear a full orchestra. I really put the shows flaws aside and just devoured this piece of musical theatre candy!

His Wedding Singer choreography was a lot better, Im a big fan of Kander and Ebb and of the cast, as well as Ashford's, just didn't find anything great about this show. Their Tony performance was fantastic though, the only song I enjoy from the show.

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Listen to the CD first. It has some first rate (under appreciated) songs that you can't get out of your head. Sure the score is derivitive (its a take off on show business after all) but very very tuneful and the lyrics very clever.

I still think Curtains with a different opening number could have been a hands down winner. The book simply needs work to get the audience to care about its characters; therein likes the flaw.

Deborah Monk is a scene stealer and worth the price of admission. David Hyde Pierce commits to a New England Accent
which won him a Tony Award. He is likeable. Karen Ziemba is always great.

It is a homage to show business filled with inside jokes that can be truly appreciated in a CD listening session.

As it stands, it is an entertaining if not totally involving night in the theatre. I maintain--with a rewrite of the opening-- it could have been. Definitely worth seeing.

It's not a great piece of material, but it has unquestionably the most talented cast of Broadway veterans you can find. DHP, Monk, Ziemba and Danieley are all outstanding. Then you have people in minor roles, and even in the ensemble, who have played leads on Broadway - Edward Hibbert, Noah Racey, Michael McCormick, Ernie Sabella, Jim Newman, Darcie Roberts. Even the conductor, David Loud, gets to sing a little solo!