Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
#1Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:02am
And performers...
Any opinions?
I'm going to start by saying that I'm used to artists being nominated sometimes for their roles and the depth of their roles. I must say I was shocked that Andy Karl was nominated for "on the 20th century" as a supporting actor in a musical, but I'm not hating on him, he is very talented, I just feel that his character doesn't require much acting or singing or anything...
#2Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:35am
And cue After Eight in 3, 2, 1...
#2Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:42am
After Eight and Phillypinto are my favorite posters...hopefully they comment!
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#3Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 4:31am
Kevin Kline the original Bruce Gannitt in OTTC won a Tony for the role. So why shouldn't Andy Karl be nominated for the same role??! The theater awards bodies obviously thinks it's a role deserving of noms! I think Andy makes it look so effortless that the less astute audience would think he is not doing anything lol
Updated On: 5/13/15 at 04:31 AM
Mr Smith
Featured Actor Joined: 3/16/15
#4Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 7:55am
"And performers...
Any opinions?
I'm going to start by saying that I'm used to artists being nominated sometimes for their roles and the depth of their roles. I must say I was shocked that Andy Karl was nominated for "on the 20th century" as a supporting actor in a musical, but I'm not hating on him, he is very talented, I just feel that his character doesn't require much acting or singing or anything..."
what a mean and unnecessary thread
#5Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 11:13am
I guess you're right, but I really don't understand the Tony voters, so why can't I say what I think? I think the only Tony nominated show I really enjoyed was Something Rotten. So I guess I'm also going to add that An American in Paris, Fun Home and The Visit were boring. That's all!
#6Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 11:19am
The Visit.
I went in with such high expectations for this one due Kander, Ebb, & Rivera. Too high... Expectations were definitely too high. Just my opinion.
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#8Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 11:35am
Your putting "depth" at such a premium makes me wonder if you've never heard that "dying is easy, comedy is hard."
#9Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 11:52am
That Chita Rivera woman.
Who does she think she is?
pippin423
Understudy Joined: 7/18/05
#10Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 12:05pm
"That Chita Rivera woman.
Who does she think she is? "
She thinks she's Rita Moreno.
This is a stupid thread.
#11Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 12:25pm
And speaking of Rita Moreno - Who does SHE think she is?
#12Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 12:33pm
Chita Rivera
#13Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:20pm
Muscle
and Andy Karl will probably WIN the Tony!
#14Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:23pm
It's between him and Brad Oscar I think.
I'm going with Karl because there is a lot of love for OTTC.
His timing is razor sharp. And anyone who can be on that stage with Cheno and match her deserves that award.
#15Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:27pm
^ True
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#17Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 4:10pm
^ Word.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#18Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 5:56pm
^ Wait, can you one up arrow a comment that two up arrows another comment and also has a one up arrow comment in front of it? Is that even legal?
#20Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 8:53pm
^that.
#21Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/13/15 at 8:59pm
I've heard one or two people say that Dr. Zhivago was bearable, so I'd say that's the most overrated musical of the season.
(Just kidding, fans of Dr. Z!)
Seriously, though, I don't like calling something "overrated." It implies that there's some objective reality behind the fact that you didn't like something as much as other people did.
#22Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/14/15 at 7:55am
^This. (Just the second part, actually. I too found Dr. Zhivago an overall pleasant experience, with the music and performances making up for the too-long war scenes.)
Updated On: 5/14/15 at 07:55 AM
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#23Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/14/15 at 9:14am
I wouldn't exactly call myself a "fan" of ZHIVAGO. But I did find likable aspects, so it wasn't--for me, anyway--the total stinker so many made it out to be. Instead, I'd place GIGI in that latter category. What a waste of the talents of Victoria Clark, Dee Hoty and Howard McGillin.
#24Most Overrated Musicals of the Season
Posted: 5/14/15 at 10:50am
Don't hate me, but I keep listening to the Fun Home cast recording and I don't get the hype for the score. It's so boring. Maybe I'd feel more if I saw it in person, but the cast recording doesn't give me any feels.
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