JCS Reviews- Page 3

[Idiot]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 1:30am

^ Odd.

"You can tell he goes bad because he switches from a blue toga to an eggplant-colored velvet suit that makes him look like a sommelier at Caesar’s — the one in Vegas, not Rome."

"The director — whose “Jersey Boys” plays right across the street — throws a lot of stuff at the wall. Some of it hits the target, but without a strong underlying theme, the show feels like a busy patchwork of styles and references."

"Next time, McAnuff may even get the story right."

Though he's not stingy with praise, these observations seem strongly critical to me.

[WilliamTheBloody]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 1:31am

To determine the pop culture response as a whole, I'm thinking it would be best to wait for more internet reviews from the average Play-going Joe. The big-wig reviews are from a show that was in previews, where everyone's favorite part of the show was Jeremy Kushnier playing Judas. That is unfortunate because as of tonight's opening night Judas is Josh Young again. I liked the show okay, but I heard voices say this evening that they really would have loved Jeremy Kushnier instead.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 1:42am

I can see the NYT pull quote now...
flashy revival

The critical reception of this was definitely pretty tepid to say the least. I am a big fan of Jesus Christ Superstar, but this show is not on my list for my trip this summer. It looks like every other traditional production I have seen of Jesus Christ Superstar. It will be interesting to see how/if this will hold up.

[danaonotlater]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 2:07am

Well, it will at least be around until Easter...

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 3:14am

I'm glad the New York Times singled out Josh Young as a standout calling him vocally lustrous and charismatic. In my opinion he deserves the praise. I would hope that they use that as a pull quote.

[broadwayriff]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 6:22am

I expected the reviews to be very mixed on this. Although I thought the Times was better than I expected it to be.

[Jamie Pierce]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 8:52am

How was the Times able to review Josh Young?

[massofmen]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:12am

again..how did this get the greatest reviews out of town, and milk toast ones here..how can reviewers outside of NYC be so glaringly different? So can any show trust out of town reviews any more? And if not whats the point of going out of town anymore for a show. Just save the money and open right on broadway seeing as the litmus test is no more.

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:20am

Out of town reviewers are easier to please? Less discriminating? More stupid?

Take your pick.

[juggles]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:23am

I wonder how we would all fare if reviewers watched/critiqued us at work.

[jennastagemanaga]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:28am

massofmen et al.,

So just skimming through the reviews mentioned here, what do you define as "milquetoast reviews?" From a glance, there are 18 reviews referenced in this thread and 11 of those are "positive" or "mixed-positive." Meh, but what do it know, right? I'm from out of town.

[chanel]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:34am

Nice review on villagevoice.com

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2012/03/jesus_christ_su.php

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:48am

"I wonder how we would all fare if reviewers watched/critiqued us at work."

It's called an annual review.

And scene.

[tazber]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:56am

Or quarterly even. And generally speaking bonuses are tied to performance reviews. Assuming you don't get canned altogether.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 9:57am

Milk toast.

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:04am

Millequetowstue.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:13am

MLK toast.

[juggles]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:17am

its not splashed all over the press though

Updated On: 3/23/12 at 10:17 AM

[adam.peterson44]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:21am

"MLK toast."

Wow - this here newfangled internet thingy really does have everything!

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 10:24am

Je suis accablé.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:04am

I just think a superstar's hair would have some body to it.

[newintown]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:06am

Tell it to Joni Mitchell.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:37am

Maybe if they flat ironed his hair, Jesus wouldn't look like a wet rag. I am SURE Tom Hewitt could give them some tips to resurrect that hairdo.

[showinoff]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 11:52am

CatsNYrevival I with I saw the same Josh Young that you did. The first time I saw it he left mid act one. The second time he sounded like Adam Pascal in his 8th year at Rent. I was very disappointed. His casting was a bit out of the box, and I for one was very excited about. Alas he has been a let down. Kushner, however, was stunning.

[cornerstone7]

Posted: 3/23/12 at 12:49pm

It's a 62 on Curtain Critic http://www.curtaincritic.com/Shows/JESUS_CHRIST_SUPERSTAR_REVIEWS-122.html