& JULIET On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 11

BETTY22 said: "How does a show get a New York Times rave - and no Critics Pix?

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Because the times isn't a rave. Its mostly positive with great pull quotes.

I could have used a bit more brain, though; “& Juliet” sometimes seems suspicious of its own intelligence, like a nerd invited to the cool kids’ party, only to get drunk and vomit in the pool.

By including this line, Green clearly is saying he has some if minimal issues with & Juliet. He also openly says how much he dislikes the shows sound design, which is rare for a review to mention. 

 

(double post)

I saw this yesterday and just loved it to pieces. Such a fun, fresh, high-energy show. None of the songs feel shoehorned into the story. The entire concept is just so clever and well-executed. I was bummed Betsy Wolfe was out as she was who I was most excited to see, but Tiernan Tunnicliffe did a fine job as Anne. If you're looking for a fun night out at the theatre, it doesn't get much more fun than this. I highly recommend seeing this one.

The company will perform from the show on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. 

There are no major (or even minor, that I can remember) differences at all. 

bwaylvsong1 said: "Some of the songs seemed very slightly shorter live on Broadway than they were on the OWECR."

I also noticed some slight dialogue changes, especially in Act One. 

This is the info from Playbill:

& Juliet (Stephen Sondheim Theatre - 124 W. 43nd St. betw. 6th & 7th Aves.)
Digital Rush
Price: $39
How: Available through the TodayTix app
Where: todaytix.com
Time: 9 AM
Payment Method: Credit card
ID: Valid photo ID
Tickets Per Person: Limit 2
Seat Locations: Determined at the discretion of the box office
Number of Tickets Available: Subject to availability.

60'splayoff said: "Speaking of, any trick to winning that thing? I've had success (with less popular shows...) but this one is killing me. I've clicked right at 9am on the first window, tried the second window countdown on the dot. I read on a different thread that someone eventually got them after continuously clicking even though "all tickets are being held".

I adored this show and want to see it every day lol"

The one time I got through was when I started tapping incessantly where the ticket button would be while the countdown was still counting down. As soon as it hit 0 I got through.

But as to your other point, I've heard the same. I think it happens if someone gets a rush ticket but doesn't buy it and it releases.

I think you have to give yourself at least until 9:15 to officially give up. Don't just stop trying if you see all seats are being held. I kept the app open and kept pressing every few seconds or so. Someone released their seat and I jumped on it and got it. I also second the pressing the button before the countdown runs out tactic. 

I’m glad everyone is enjoying the show. I wanted to love it when I saw it in London but it ended up being one of my least favorite things I’ve ever seen. God knows Broadway needs a big fun, splashy hit so nice to know I’m in the minority here . 

Lorna Courtney, Ben Jackson Walker, and the company performing “Problem / Can’t Feel My Face” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon:

 

I honestly couldn't get into it until "It's My Life."

The other standout numbers for me personally were probably "That's the Way It Is" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)."

I'm also in the minority here and was not blown away by this show. I guess I had such high expectations going after reading all the rave reviews but I left a bit underwhelmed. I also agree with a previous poster it was too preachy with the 'woke' stuff. At one point I turned to my friend and was like, ok we get it. It almost felt like the show was created for that purpose.
But it did have it's fun, entertaining moments for sure. If you want a fun and light hearted time at the theater this is definitely it.
I also don't understand how folks who hated Moulin Rouge loved this. IMHO Moulin Rouge was better.