KIMBERLY AKIMBO Previews- Page 2

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 6:24pm

It’s not a sign at all: very few people outside of the New York / Broadway community have ever heard of this. It’s a new musical and it’s going to have an uphill road, but I think (hope, pray) that it gets the necessary rave reviews and good word of mouth for a nice run straight through the Tony’s. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 6:51pm

There's been almost no advertising for this. Hopefully they start hitting the talk shows soon.

[dented146]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 7:31pm

I've heard great things about this show from people in my area who have seen it. I would love to see it when I'm out next spring. It is likely to get good reviews so it could pick up a lot of steam during the holidays.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 8:11pm

ACL2006 said: "There's been almost no advertising for this. Hopefully they start hitting the talk shows soon."

With digital advertising everything is targeted based on interests, you simply might not be the target audience. As for talkshow appearances –– which are unlikely considering the lack of star power –– I think you're referring to press, and generally that's not gonna bring the wraps up THAT much for a long period of time.

I trust David Stone more than I trust most producers. That doesn't mean he can't fail, but the show is in good hands with him. This was always going to be a tough, tough sell, especially with a fall opening. But let's see what happens with reviews and early buzz.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 8:26pm

Ad for the show is the inside back cover of the new issue of New York magazine.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 8:41pm

Attendees at first preview tonight were given candy necklaces as they waited on line to enter the Booth. Sweet!

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 9:25pm

I would imagine they are expecting a "Gentlemen's Guide" type run. It will probably not to gangbusters business until the Tonys, where, I'd expect, it will do very well. It's prestige producing - much like A Strange Loop. I don't think anyone expects this to become the next Wicked. They clearly wanted this theater and they jumped on it. I hope it works out for them.

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 10:08pm

RippedMan said: "I would imagine they are expecting a "Gentlemen's Guide" type run. It will probably not to gangbusters business until the Tonys, where, I'd expect, it will do very well. It's prestige producing - much like A Strange Loop. I don't think anyone expects this to become the next Wicked. They clearly wanted this theater and they jumped on it. I hope it works out for them."

A Strange Loop atleast opened in the Spring...the TONYS are 7 months from now is this show really going to burn money for that long just for ego stroking, yikes 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 10:09pm

Did you invest? Are you in the cast/crew? Who cares. 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 10:41pm

Ravenclaw said: "Everyone in this thread is pointing to intimate, serious drama musicals or big musical comedies, but this show is much more along the lines of a ...Spelling BeeorUrinetown, a small, off-beat/quirky musical comedy."

I think it's for people who like sitcoms but don't mind bad language. Malcolm in the Middle, Roseanne, Raising Hope, My Name is Earl... It's ultimately wholesome as most sitcoms try to be, but a little more  dysfunctional. It's probably too much if you're looking for Young Sheldon or The Brady Bunch or an easy, uplifting musical to take your kids to.

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 10:58pm

RippedMan said: "Did you invest? Are you in the cast/crew? Who cares."

bad producing makes it harder for other original projects to get funded, thats why I care and why other people should care 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 11:33pm

Did anyone go tonight? The website lists an approximate 2 hr 20 min runtime, with an intermission.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 11:52pm

It was a little over 2:30

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 11:57pm

Jordan Catalano said: "It was a little over 2:30"

Were you there, and how was it? I've heard incredible things...

Updated On: 10/12/22 at 11:57 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 12:03am

Yes i was there. 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 12:05am

Jordan Catalano said: "Yes i was there."

lol

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 12:21am

I’ll just say I give it a thumbs up and leave it at that. I have zero desire to go any deeper into any reviews on here now after the bullsh*t from the other week. 

[barcelona20]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 12:28am

I was there tonight as well. I give it a thumbs up too but am skeptical about its long-term prospects. I thought the book was far stronger than the music and lyrics, which was disappointing. Victoria Clark can do no wrong and Justin Cooley was the heart of the show. 

[BJR]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 7:50am

barcelona20 said: "I was there tonight as well. I give it a thumbs up too but am skeptical about its long-term prospects. I thought the book was far stronger than the music and lyrics, which was disappointing. Victoria Clark can do no wrong and Justin Cooley was the heart of the show."

Those were my exact thoughts Off-Bway. Curious to see what I think on second viewing.

 

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 8:09am

Jordan Catalano said: "I’ll just say I give it a thumbs up and leave it at that. I have zero desire to go any deeper into any reviews on here now after the bullsh*t from the other week."

I totally respect this sentiment based on some of the vultures here, but please know that I have always enjoyed your reviews and thoughts and will sorely miss them. I know many other posters feel the same. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 8:31am

HenryTDobson said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’ll just say I give it a thumbs up and leave it at that. I have zero desire to go any deeper into any reviews on here now after the bullsh*t from the other week."

I totally respect this sentiment based on some of the vultures here, but please know that I have always enjoyed your reviews and thoughts and will sorely miss them. I know many other posters feel the same."

Hear, hear. 
JFC… Jordan Freakin’ Catalano!

[JasonC3]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 8:53am

Where do we order our "Victoria Clark Can Do No Wrong" t-shirts because I am ready to proclaim that sentiment to the world?

Updated On: 10/14/22 at 08:53 AM

[binau]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 9:15am

Jordan you are one of the most valuable posters here, you basically see EVERYTHING and have done so for many years, plus you are often posting about shows in both NYC and London and as I too like to dabble in both I always pay attention to what you say. Ignore the haters - it's not worth your or our time! 

[Kad]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 10:08am

Jordan, your thoughts are far more worthwhile and valued than those who have taken it upon themselves to assume the unwanted and unasked for role of discussion moderator here. 

[sppunk]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 11:55am

Want to add to the chorus of praise for Jordan’s and his reviews.