Moulin Rouge! Previews - Page 7

[Lot666]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 8:02am

IHeartNY2 said: "-The Duke is hotter than holy hell!!!!!!!!!! That is all."

I've loved Tam Mutu since he was in Love Never Dies in London. He has such a wonderful voice - does he get any big songs?

Updated On: 7/1/19 at 08:02 AM

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 8:28am

I’m in seat G1, same one I had for Kinky Boots, and it’ll be on the Windmill side. Hopefully this won’t have obstructions like you’ve mentioned - it’s the first row just after the cross-aisle in the lower mezzanine, house left...

https://www.broadwayworld.com/seatingchart/Al-Hirschfeld-Theatre

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I have that exact seat! Looking forward to hearing about the view from there!

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 8:38am

Lot666 said: IHeartNY2 said: "-The Duke is hotter than holy hell!!!!!!!!!! That is all."

"I've loved Tam Mutu since he was in Love Never Dies in London. He has such a wonderful voice - does he get any big songs?"

He has a number in Act 1 when he formally introduces himself to Satine (Rolling Stones), and one of favorite parts in Act 2 (the champ de elysee scene).

Updated On: 7/1/19 at 08:38 AM

[Lot666]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 8:56am

IHeartNY2 said: "Lot666 said: IHeartNY2 said: "-The Duke is hotter than holy hell!!!!!!!!!! That is all."

"I've loved Tam Mutu since he was in Love Never Dies in London. He has such a wonderful voice - does he get any big songs?"

He has a number in Act 1 when he formally introduces himself to Satine (Rolling Stones), and one of favorite parts in Act 2 (the champ de elysee scene)."

Based on wikipedia, I assume you're referring to "Sympathy For The Devil/You Can't Always Get What You Want/Gimme Shelter" - is that correct? I'm trying to imagine his voice singing songs like those!

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 9:12am

Drawing a blank on Gimme Shelter, but yes to first two. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 9:37am

RippedMan said: "Still think this was the wrong space for this show. It needed something more spacious. Especially if they’re just going to cover the walls. Why not pick something with better site lines. "

Funnily enough, I don’t think they were just able to chose the theatre they want from every broadway house.

erm- we’ll have the Majestic please. Bye Phantom. 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 10:57am

Lol, also in G 1 in the Mezz for my show, small world!!! Anyone who goes before august be sure to let us know how the seat it!

But for people thinking this needs a larger theatre I disagree. Part of this show is being overwhelmed by the “Spectactular” and if you go in a bigger house you lose that immersion. Like when people were suggesting the Winter Garden I thought that was crazy. Sure, it’s a “big”
show, but frankly I’m not sure it’d feel so large in a larger space. I haven’t experienced the Hirschfeld with this show yet, but from having seen it in Boston, I frankly think it needs a smaller house

[Dave13]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 11:28am

Paging Whizzer.

[hak5]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 11:33am

Updated On: 7/1/19 at 11:33 AM

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 12:15pm

Dave13 said: "Paging Whizzer. "

 

Was he around for Frankie and Johnny??

 

[schubox]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 12:34pm

jkstheatrescene said: "I’m in seat G1, same one I had for Kinky Boots, and it’ll be on the Windmill side. Hopefully this won’t have obstructions like you’ve mentioned - it’s the first row just after the cross-aisle in the lower mezzanine, house left...

https://www.broadwayworld.com/seatingchart/Al-Hirschfeld-Theatre

"

I have that exact seat! Looking forward to hearing about the view from there!"

Same for me. It was the only ticket I could stomach the price on. I heard it was a good/comfortable seat. Sight line issues aren’t encouraging though 

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:06pm

I'm mezz G3 on the 15th, will report back

[bwaydreamer]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:33pm

Went to see it because of Brantley's good review last year in the NYTimes and man, this is just one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen.  The cast is giving it their all and the dancing and choreography are great but other than that I wanted to leave after the first 30 minutes.  They have taken all the heart and emotion out of the movie and stuffed it full of songs that do nothing for the story.  The megamix at the end really drives home that this is a Mamma Mia and nothing like the story from the movie Moulin Rouge.  Hated nearly every minute of it.  This is for drunk tourists to come to and clap and scream and talk through every number.  If you like the art musical theatre than this is not for you.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:36pm

bwaydreamer said: "Went to see it because of Brantley's good review last year in the NYTimes and man, this is just one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. The cast is giving it their all and the dancing and choreography are great but other than that I wanted to leave after the first 30 minutes. They have taken all the heart and emotion out of the movie and stuffed it full of songs that do nothing for the story. The megamix at the end really drives home that this is a Mamma Mia and nothing like the story from the movie Moulin Rouge. Hated nearly every minute of it. This is for drunk tourists to come to and clap and scream and talk through every number. If you like the art musical theatre than this is not for you."

I only saw it in Boston, but couldn't agree more.

[\_(•_•)_/]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:38pm

bwaydreamer said: "Went to see it because of Brantley's good review last year in the NYTimes and man, this is just one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. The cast is giving it their all and the dancing and choreography are great but other than that I wanted to leave after the first 30 minutes. They have taken all the heart and emotion out of the movie and stuffed it full of songs that do nothing for the story. The megamix at the end really drives home that this is a Mamma Mia and nothing like the story from the movie Moulin Rouge. Hated nearly every minute of it. This is for drunk tourists to come to and clap and scream and talk through every number. If you like the art musical theatre than this is not for you."

Not really sure what you are going on about, since modern pop songs were in the movie. But that being said, the show looks terrible.

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:46pm

bwaydreamer said: "Went to see it because of Brantley's good review last year in the NYTimes and man, this is just one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. The cast is giving it their all and the dancing and choreography are great but other than that I wanted to leave after the first 30 minutes. They have taken all the heart and emotion out of the movie and stuffed it full of songs that do nothing for the story. The megamix at the end really drives home that this is a Mamma Mia and nothing like the story from the movie Moulin Rouge. Hated nearly every minute of it. This is for drunk tourists to come to and clap and scream and talk through every number. If you like the art musical theatre than this is not for you."

But u enjoyed Beetlejuice right? Just checking...

[\_(•_•)_/]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 1:54pm

Bwaydreamer’s post history also shows they saw it twice in boston. Sounds like someone isn’t telling the full truth!

[rlj1010]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 3:40pm

Please welcome newly appointed White House Press Secretary, Bwaydreamer.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 3:43pm

Hm, so odd bwaydreamer lol. So when and where did you actually see this show?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 4:49pm

_(•_&bull_/ said: "bwaydreamer said: "Went to see it because of Brantley's good review last year in the NYTimes and man, this is just one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen. The cast is giving it their all and the dancing and choreography are great but other than that I wanted to leave after the first 30 minutes. They have taken all the heart and emotion out of the movie and stuffed it full of songs that do nothing for the story. The megamix at the end really drives home that this is a Mamma Mia and nothing like the story from the movie Moulin Rouge. Hated nearly every minute of it. This is for drunk tourists to come to and clap and scream and talk through every number. If you like the art musical theatre than this is not for you."

Not really sure what you are going on about, since modern pop songs were in the movie. But that being said, the show looks terrible."

There's no comparison. The film had 20-30 modern pop songs in it, while the musical has 50-60. He makes a completely valid point.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 4:54pm

_(•_&bull_/ said: "Bwaydreamer’s post history also shows they saw it twice in boston. Sounds like someone isn’t telling the full truth!"

Where do you see that? He saw the show in Boston last year, and he's adding his two cents here. Considering that it sounds like they've barely changed the show since then, there's no reason why he shouldn't voice his opinion about what he saw.

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 5:24pm

Commenting that you hated a show, including this one, is perfectly fine. But if this is "terrible terrible" and could barely get through it (allegedly) but he liked the singing, dancing, sets, choreography and actors, then I'd hate to see what he thinks of a show where he didn't like any of it. And on top of that, reminding people how much you hated something on multiple threads. Something's off...just my hunch.

Updated On: 7/1/19 at 05:24 PM

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 5:43pm

IHeartNY2 said: "Commenting that you hated a show, including this one, is perfectly fine. But if this is "terrible terrible" and could barely get through it (allegedly) but he liked the singing, dancing, sets, choreographyand actors, then I'd hate to see what he thinks of a show where he didn't like any of it. And on top of that, reminding people how much you hated something on multiple threads. Something's off...just my hunch."

What's "off" about it? Do you think he didn't see it? I also saw the show in Boston, and I can't disagree with much of what he said, especially about taking the heart and emotion out of the movie. The fact that he complimented the cast, the dancing, and the choreography makes it even less suspect. 

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 5:47pm

Cool.

[W1nd0what]

Posted: 7/1/19 at 6:27pm

Saw the show in Boston and loved it! I read in an article that they had SRO for Broadway and I was wondering if anyone could report on that? I definitely wouldn't mind getting up early to get tickets haha