Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

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Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 10:59am

CORAM BOY is stunning and deserves support.

There is a semi-bare stage, some lighting, a few props, inventiveness, intelligence, humor, accessible language, good acting, an engaging story, breath-taking stagecraft and a glorious chorus.

It's a down-right good time. It's why one goes to the theatre.

#2

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 11:02am

While I agree, it appears the critics must have seen a different Coram Boy. The other explanation is that many times they are clueless. This is one reason I love the song about them in Curtains

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#3

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 11:06am

Well, Barnes (aka "senor clueless") totally missed the boat on this one ! I am still convinced that he never actually saw the show- His "review" was beyond pitiful for anyone over the age of 10 !!

Hate the show, fine.... but the words "Coram Man" were never even mentioned in his review, nor were any of the performers, except for Maxwell (because she was known, most likely)

Elbrick deserved a mention in EVERY review. She is great !!

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 12:04pm

Senor Clueless - I like that

To think he was once reviewer for the Times

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#5

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 12:25pm

Everyone go! I want to see it, but it will be a while before I get to NY again

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 12:58pm

GO GO GO!!!!!!

It is excellent!!!!!! There really is nothing else like it out there!!!!!

(And yes, people who read my blogs are going to be sick of it by next Sunday. :) I intend to make my same post with a scan of the playbill every single day!)

(And I've changed my user pic. For now anyway.)

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Updated On: 5/20/07 at 12:58 PM

#7

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 2:22pm

I'm seeing it in 30 minutes! Looking forward to it.

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 2:55pm

Saw this show last night and I thought it was fantastic and utterly flawless. I am probably going to go back again on Wednesday to do my part in keeping it alive.

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 3:02pm

They've already started refunding tickets, so it's not looking too good for you guys.

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#10

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 3:30pm

This is on the short list of shows I really want to see quite badly, but there is NO way I'll be in NYC in time.

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 5:00pm

YES! Get anyone you can to go support the show!

I'm going to see it again later this week.

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#12

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 5:34pm

I've got my 26.25 set aside for Sunday!!

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#13

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 5:37pm

I loved it. I wish i could see it again

#14

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 5:41pm

SEE THE SHOW!

It's not brilliant, but it's an experience. With that said, I couldn't sit through it again.

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 6:33pm

I've got my 26.25 set aside for Sunday!!

Me too! What time are you getting there?

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#16

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 6:41pm

Early. I'll probably take a book and hang out. I'm thinking no later than 10.

How bout you shesamarshmallow?

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Updated On: 5/20/07 at 06:41 PM

#17

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 7:49pm

Will be there Weds mat , as well as Thurs nite and Sunday---

If you see a guy with a "Coram Boy" cap standing outside the theatre with Starbucks in hand.... thats me !!

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re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 7:51pm

Awesome! I'll look forward to meeting you Sunday hopefully! :)

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#19

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:08pm

Sounds good, Jordan !!

#20

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:21pm

WHy does it keep getting snubbed for best Play/best director?

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#21

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:24pm

I'll probably be there around 10, too, maybe earlier - I arrive in the city the night before, it's my only chance to see it!
See you there hopefully. :)

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#22

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:24pm

It got a Tony nomination for Best Director.

I believe that it is, however, a weaker play than RADIO GOLF, UTOPIA, NIXON, and THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED.

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#23

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:27pm

Very cool! Yeah...I'm hoping they don't do REALLY funky things with the trains next weekend! I'm thinking 10 at the latest!

It hasn't been bad as of late, but who knows on closing day.

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Updated On: 5/20/07 at 08:27 PM

#24

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:28pm

Are you guys anticipating that it will sell out or something? It won't.

You could get there at 2:45 and get a ticket.

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#25

re: Keep the CORAM BOY Alive

Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:28pm

For student rush. I don't know how many tickets they have. All I've budgeted for is student rush.

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