Munk's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG review — Page 2

I thought PIAZZA's orchestrations were fine, but ALL SHOOK UP's stand out more in the same way that MOVIN' OUT and ASSASSINS' orchestrations did - they had somethign to compare them to. Compared to the old Billy Joel songs, MOVIN' OUT sounds amazing and deserved to win. Compared to the original ASSASSINS recording, the new orchestrations were amazing. So, I think ALL SHOOK UP will and should win.

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I'm sorry to hear the orchestrations sound weak. The CD sounds like the Royal Philharmonic.

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'Chitty will run far longer than most (if not all) of the cureent season's Bway shows'

I totally disagree. When I saw it the audience seemed almost bored and they only received polite applause. I don't think Chitty will last very long if they don't work on it before opening night. The kids might keep it open for a bit but I'm not hopeful.

I loved this show when I saw it in London. The Broadway production with its changes left me very cold and bored. It looked very messy and slow-moving to me and Raul looked almost lost occasionally, I didn't find him believeable in that role.

QM

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Emcee, I'm really curious to hear your comments once you have seen it. I know you will be a 'fair' reviewer.

QM

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I'll whip your little ass if you are lying in your review!!!

QM

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I loved this show! I was in NY last week and saw 6 shows (Chitty Chitty, DRS, Avenue Q, BATB, Phantom, and All Shook Up), and this show was probally the most entertaining. No, I would never think a show like this would win Best Musical. But if your a looking for a show of pure entertainment and spectacle, go see this! If this show wins any Tony's it will only be for the Scenic Design.