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[shocktheatre]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 4:10am

what is a "bit production number",

[BroadwayNoob]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 4:17am

Glad to see this is getting good reviews, and I'm once again very close to buying a ticket to a show that earlier the same day I had little interest in seeing. 

I'm weary though - I was let down so much by Shucked

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 4:55am

shocktheatre said: "what is a "bit production number","

A misspelling of big. 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 6:54am

I always appreciate first preview reviews but more and more as of late they’re coming from people who love everything. Which is GREAT! I love theatre too and the enthusiasm is exciting. But I’ve come to learn to hold out for a couple previews to pass for a reliable critique sans the euphoria of being one of the first to see something new. Gone are the days of Whizzer :/

Updated On: 3/25/23 at 06:54 AM

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 7:32am

Two questions - was the runtime around 2:30.as is indicated on the website?

And based on the staging do you feel the outside orchestra aisle seats (marked partial view) will be decent for this production?

 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 9:38am

OhHiii said: "I always appreciate first preview reviews but more and more as of late they’re coming from people who love everything. Which is GREAT! I love theatre too and the enthusiasm is exciting. But I’ve come to learn to hold out for a couple previews to pass for a reliable critique sans the euphoria of being one of the first to see something new. Gone are the days of Whizzer :/"

To be fair, the last question mark of a Broadway show that got such enthusiasm from early preview reception was probably Some Like it Hot which ended up living up to it, in critical terms.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 9:52am

And some people don’t really post about things we don’t enjoy and prefer to focus on things we do. 
 

As for the runtime, last night ran around 3 hours with starting a little late and a longer intermission. Act one alone was 90 mins and act two a little over an hour. 

Updated On: 3/25/23 at 09:52 AM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 11:00am

 My only real big complaint is the drunk Kermit the Frog impression. Sorry, meant Colton Ryan… whoops!"

He was brilliant and nailed the part. Colton and Anna are gorgeous together and have wonderful chemistry. These roles are their star turns, trust. The lighting was just beautiful, absolutely no sound issues for me (center mezz front row). And the tap number? One of the MOST EXTRAORDINARY THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN ON A BROADWAY Stage! 

Bravo! 

 

[pagereynolds]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 11:30am

I feel like there's a huge discrepancy right now between what people are posting here and the folks on ATC who mostly seem to have really disliked it. 

Also interested in hearing the actual run time -- ATC says over 3 hours with a 1 hour 40 minute first act. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 11:38am

I posted right above - act one was 90 minutes and act two was one hour with a late start time and a little bit longer intermission. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 11:52am

pagereynolds said: "I feel like there's a huge discrepancy right now between what people are posting here and the folks on ATC who mostly seem to have really disliked it.

Do you mean an opinion? 

 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 12:55pm

Jordan Catalano said: "And some people don’t really post about things we don’t enjoy and prefer to focus on things we do.


As for the runtime, last night ran around 3 hours with starting a little late and a longer intermission. Act one alone was 90 mins and act two a little over an hour."

Very well said Catalano. I trust your views and perspective and appreciate them. I will be purchasing a ticket. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 1:09pm

Thank you for the incredible spot on comment calling that thing out. Past due. And I’m sorry it’s gone. Saved in notes tho

Updated On: 3/25/23 at 01:09 PM

[andrewsmash]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 1:37pm

I do agree the book is the weak link out of it all but like I said - I'm interested to see how they trim it up and make it tighter. I am generally someone who is hard to displease when I go to the theater. I always take away something so I'm probably not the person's review you should take to heart. I loved Beanie in Funny Girl when I saw it in the first preview. So.

[tvtime987]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:32pm

Sorry, I'm new to this. What's ATC?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:33pm

Anyone have the song list from Playbill to post and the title page?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:33pm

tvtime987 said: "Sorry, I'm new to this. What's ATC?"

All That Chat

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:58pm

cliffordbradshaw2 said: "Very curious about the songs:

Beyond the four from the film, how many previously heard Kander and Ebb songs are included (I've heard that "I'm One of the Smart Ones," preserved on the album "Liza Minnelli at the Winter Garden," is in the show)?

Are there song credits in the Playbill that list exactly who wrote each song? (Kander and Ebb, or Kander and Miranda, or just Kander, etc.)"

Would love to hear more about the songlist too. And, out of curiosity, is there an Overture?

For those interested in the Orchestration, PlaybillVault has it listed as 19 + conductor!

– 2 Keyboards
– 4 Reeds
– 2 Trumpets
– 2 Trombones
– 1 French Horn
– 2 Drums/Percussion
– 1 Guitar
– 1 Bass
– 3 Violin/Viola doublers
– 1 Cello

[Jarethan]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:58pm

Can anyone see where LMM’s contribution might be?  Is all the downplaying his involvement justified?

[bk]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:05pm

Sutton Ross said: "pagereynolds said: "I feel like there's a huge discrepancy right now between what people are posting here and the folks on ATC who mostly seem to have really disliked it.

Do you mean an opinion?

"

He means exactly what he said. Fawning love letters here, no one fawning there. Pretty simple.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:10pm

starlightlocamotion said: "Is it solid enough to take home BEST MUSICAL over KIMBERLY ALIMBO?"

Wasn’t there last night, but even if it were “solid,” no one’s going to stop KA from taking home top honors. 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:11pm

OhHiii said: "I always appreciate first preview reviews but more and more as of late they’re coming from people who love everything. Which is GREAT! I love theatre too and the enthusiasm is exciting. But I’ve come to learn to hold out for a couple previews to pass for a reliable critique sans the euphoria of being one of the first to see something new. Gone are the days of Whizzer :/"

I don't love everything. I wish I liked more of what I see on Broadway, but I don't. I did like this show, however. That's why I gave my positive commentary. LOL. You all are exhausting.

[tvtime987]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:19pm

Agreed. NY, NY isn't taking top honors from K.A., but with some tightening, it'll be very good and probably well-received.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:21pm

From what I am reading here, I am definitely adding this to my list for May! April is gonna be a fun-filled month for me as well!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 3:31pm

bk said: "Sutton Ross said: "pagereynolds said: "I feel like there's a huge discrepancy right now between what people are posting here and the folks on ATC who mostly seem to have really disliked it.

Do you mean an opinion?

"

He means exactly what he said. Fawning love letters here, no one fawning there. Pretty simple."
 

Yah, differing opinions so yeah, pretty simple. Oh and don’t assume pronouns. TSM.