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#1

Most 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...

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-
#2

Most Overrated Musicals of the Season

Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:35am

And cue After Eight in 3, 2, 1...

"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
#3

Most Overrated Musicals of the Season

Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:42am

After Eight and Phillypinto are my favorite posters...hopefully they comment!

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-
#4

Most 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

#5

Most 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

#6

Most 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!

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-
#7

Most 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.

Just a peace of my mind.
#9

Most 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."

#11

Most 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.

#14

Most Overrated Musicals of the Season

Posted: 5/13/15 at 1:20pm

Muscle


and Andy Karl will probably WIN the Tony!

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George
#15

Most 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.


....but the world goes 'round
#19

Most 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?

#22

Most 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.

#23

Most 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

#24

Most 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.

#25

Most 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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