& JULIET On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 14

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 1:38pm

Lorna Courtney, Ben Jackson Walker, and the female ensemble performing “Since U Been Gone” on Seth Meyers, with an intro from Betsy Wolfe:

 

[dwwst12]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 6:15pm

The whole cast was absolutely flawless in the theater, but this is the second TV appearance where the vocals sounded wobbly. This seems to happen a lot in these media performances…is it simply the audio setups and/or how well they can hear themselves? 

[mshalo18]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:45pm

dwwst12 said: "The whole cast was absolutely flawless in the theater, but this is the second TV appearance where the vocals sounded wobbly. This seems to happen a lot in these media performances…is it simply the audio setups and/or how well they can hear themselves?"

I thought it was me- the vocals were definitely off for this, especially compared to the impeccable sound at the Sondheim. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:57pm

They did a painfully bad number when they first opened on some late night show, but this was WAY better. That said, did they leave Betsy Wolfe's mic way up from her intro? Bc someone's voice sounded way too loud and out of whack, drowning out the lead? Sounded off.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 9:02pm

Watching Walker’s Romeo here again makes me pine for Maldonado or Gage. 

[inception]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 10:50pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Watching Walker’s Romeo here again makes me pine for Maldonado or Gage."

How did they play it differently?  Less smart aleky?

Somebody in the comments on YouTube said this just looks like Glee, which is hard to disagree with.

I don't  regret seeing this show.  Betsey Wolfe was fun. But at the same time I really started to get tired of the show as it went on & kind of wished it would just wrap up quicker.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 11:09pm

The only mics that were on were Juliet, April, and Romeo, so it was awkward when it was ensemble moments and you heard them singing their harmonies. It wasn’t mixed like it is in the theatre.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 11:14pm

inception said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Watching Walker’s Romeo here again makes me pine for Maldonado or Gage."

How did they play it differently? Less smart aleky?"

Cockier, more over-the-top at the right times, and heart-shattering during the quieter moments. It also helps that both of them are VERY sexy. 

Walker is just… bland. I like his Romeo hair, but that’s about it. 

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 4/27/23 at 9:41am

Funny, I've seen both Gage and Walker and really liked both, didn't noticed that much difference on their approaches to the characters. I would say tho that Gage is a better actor overall.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/30/23 at 3:56pm

IT IS HAPPENING - Courtney singing with Clarkson on her talk show tomorrow afternoon! 
Apparently this is why Rachel went on for Juliet a couple days last week, so Courtney could fly down to LA and film. 
 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 11:58am

 

[Voter]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 3:49pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "

It's definitely a choice to do SINCE U BEEN GONE twice in a row right before Tonys press ... 

"

 

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:41pm

Voter said: "It's definitely a choice to do SINCE U BEEN GONE twice in a row right before Tonys press ...""

 

 

Yeah they totally should have chosen a different song from the show to sing with Kelly Clarkson 

Updated On: 5/1/23 at 05:41 PM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 6:25pm

I'm seeing this again in a couple of weeks courtesy of some Audience Rewards points. Betsy Wolfe was out when I saw this last November, so I am REALLY hoping she is on when I go back.

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 6:38pm

bwayphreak234 said: "I'm seeing this again in a couple of weeks courtesy of some Audience Rewards points. Betsy Wolfe was out when I saw this last November, so I am REALLY hoping she is on when I go back."

I've seen the show multiple times, both with and without Wolfe. As lovely as Tiernan Tunnicliffe is, I think Wolfe is delivering an absolutely pitch-perfect performance that redefines the show. She milks the comedy and sings the hell out of it. I'm glad you're going back and hopefully she will be on when you see it again!

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 7:48pm

trpguyy said: "Voter said: "It's definitely a choice to do SINCE U BEEN GONE twice in a row right before Tonys press ...""





Yeah they totally should have chosen a different song from the show to sing with Kelly Clarkson"

This comment made me laugh out loud, but isnt the point that since they were doing Since U Been Gone with CLarkson they could and should have done somethign else for Seth Meyers?

[mshalo18]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 8:05pm

ElephantLoveMedley said: "bwayphreak234 said: "I'm seeing this again in a couple of weeks courtesy of some Audience Rewards points. Betsy Wolfe was out when I saw this last November, so I am REALLY hoping she is on when I go back."

I've seen the show multiple times, both with and without Wolfe. As lovely asTiernan Tunnicliffe is, I think Wolfe is delivering an absolutely pitch-perfect performance that redefines the show. She milks the comedy and sings the hell out of it. I'm glad you're going back and hopefully she will be on when you see it again!"

In spite of the fact that the show is titled "& Juliet"- this show belongs to Betsy Wolfe. She is its heart and soul, and exhibits pure joy whenever she is on stage. I know everyone says Bonnie Milligan is the one to beat for Best Featured Actress, but I would love to see Betsy get it.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/2/23 at 3:43am

PipingHotPiccolo said: "trpguyy said: "Voter said: "It's definitely a choice to do SINCE U BEEN GONE twice in a row right before Tonys press ...""





Yeah they totally should have chosen a different song from the show to sing with Kelly Clarkson"

This comment made me laugh out loud, but isnt the point that since they were doing Since U Been Gone with CLarkson they could and should have done somethign else for Seth Meyers?"

Television booking doesn’t always work like that. It very likely that the Clarkson show didn’t fall into place until long after the plan was set for Late Night. 

This message board is probably the only place in the world where people would make this specific criticism; and having so many press bookings that you need to repeat songs is a problem any show would like to have  

 

[Cowboysfan84]

Posted: 5/2/23 at 11:14am

Hey hey! Quick question, I've seen &Juliet 2x and really really enjoy it. I was looking to take a friend tomorrow or Thursday night. Are there any announced absences coming up for any of the cast? Thanks in advance!

 

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 5/2/23 at 12:05pm

What a cool idea for a show.

 

Just why not an original score?

[Ensemble1683026879]

Posted: 5/2/23 at 12:34pm

SO thrilled for the Tony Noms today!! So well deserved I think.

Updated On: 5/2/23 at 12:34 PM

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 5/2/23 at 12:50pm

rattleNwoolypenguin said: "What a cool idea for a show.

Just why not an original score?"

Because the point--and genesis--of the show was to use the Max Martin catalog.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Interview-How-JULIET-Scribe-David-West-Read-Made-A-Shakespearean-Heroine-for-Today-20221122

How did you become involved in & Juliet and where did the writing process begin for you? Outside of Shakespeare's play was there any other research you had to do to bring this story to life?

In January 2016, I was asked if I wanted to come up with a concept for a new musical based on the catalogue of Max Martin. I'd recently concussed myself on a kitchen cabinet, so I was lying in the dark, with a playlist of Max's music keeping me company, and I started circling around the themes of young love and heartbreak. It felt like, if we were going to reinvent and repurpose Max's music, it would be fun to also reinterpret a classic story, which led me to Romeo & Juliet. I re-read the play, and other Shakespeare comedies and tragedies (no histories, thank you), as well as a few Shakespeare biographies, which are both fascinating and maddening since no one can agree on anything. I also went to see Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift concerts, which were the highlights of my research (and life?).

[Mark Waltz]

Posted: 5/5/23 at 7:34pm

This is the & Juliet I'd like to see. Didn't see this reference posted anywhere but thought it was amusing. 

"And it had been up to me
I could have changed the course of history
I could have prevented many a famous tragedy
With a laugh and a smile and a song
For every night i lay in bed my cheeks, my cheeks grow soaking wet
When i think of what i could have done
For romeo and juliet
Hello verona phone
Oh yes mister romeo
Juliet capulet called
The message is:
To aviod getting married to other fellow and playing dead
This friar lawrence gave me a great big sleeping
Pill, but when i wake up we'll head for the boarder
Oh, don't thank me! it's all in a days work
See what i could have done
Maybe i'm right maybe i'm wrong
But if i got that message through on time i'm telling you
Those two kids would be alive today!"

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/29/23 at 2:45pm

The company will perform on Good Morning America tomorrow. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 5/30/23 at 9:49am

With the awards season coming to an end with the Tonys next Sunday, and given what the show has/has not won, I couldn't help but wonder...did I give the show too much credit? Could it not win many awards on June 11th?