#251
Posted: 3/25/23 at 4:10am
what is a "bit production number",
NEW YORK, NEW YORK On Broadway - Reviews Thread — Page 11
#252
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 
#253
Posted: 3/25/23 at 4:55am
shocktheatre said: "what is a "bit production number","
A misspelling of big.
#254
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
#255
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?
#256
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.
#257
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
#258
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! 
#259
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.
#260
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.
#261
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?
#262
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.
#263
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
#264
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.
#265
Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:32pm
Sorry, I'm new to this. What's ATC?
#266
Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:33pm
Anyone have the song list from Playbill to post and the title page?
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#268
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
#269
Posted: 3/25/23 at 2:58pm
Can anyone see where LMM’s contribution might be? Is all the downplaying his involvement justified?
#270
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.
#271
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.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#272
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.
#273
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.
#274
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!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#275
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.
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