NEW YORK, NEW YORK On Broadway - Reviews Thread- Page 22

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 4/23/23 at 9:41pm

DramaTeach said: "Thoughts-

1) The dancing, ensemble, costumes and sets are GREAT. Really great. Clyde Alves’ tap on the steel beams was fantastic. I also really enjoyed John Clay’s performance. He impressed me in Choir Boy, but I hadn’t heard him sing and dance like he did here.

2) Anna Uzele, while possessing a great voice, did not impress me AT ALL with her acting. She sounded too modern, like a 1940s Busy Phillips, and there was very little nuance to the performance. Because of that, I felt absolutely no chemistry between her and the male lead.

3) This board doesn’t seem to like Colton Ryan, but I really did. He kind of plays it like Austin Butler plays Elvis, affected voice and all, but I totally enjoyed it. He was confident and charismatic.

4) The title song could sell itself. Yes, it was great, but it’s always going to be great. My audience ate it up. They ate up the whole show. Lots on their way out talking about how they got their money’s worth.

5) The story was basically non-existent. It’s like the Hallmark movie of Broadway shows - throw in some “Guys and Dolls” scenery, add a bit of “On the Town” New York love, and sprinkle in a little “Working.” It’s all been done before, so this was formulaic. Even the joke about New Jersey felt reminiscent of “everything is legal in New Jersey” from Hamilton. That’s not to say it wasn’t enjoyable. Just depends what you’re looking for. People love Hallmark movies.

Would I recommend this? Yes. Would I qualify that recommendation by explaining its flaws? Yes."

I agree 100%, basically exactly how I felt about the show. I loved it, but definitely no chemistry between the leads. I think they should have cast a LIZA type of singer. They should have brought a girl that breathes musical theater. This feels like a pop star just working to pay her bills. Doing a fine job, but not well acted or heartfelt.

[Listener]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 3:24pm

She definitely seemed unaffected by her character's love story and career arc. But then, what exactly was there for her to sink her teeth into?

Did anyone else get the emailed survey asking what you thought of the show, and what your ticket buying practices are? I took the opportunity to politely share some of the comments here, even though at this point, it's too late for them to make big changes, I suppose.

You hear stories about how the greats integrated new songs into preview performances just before opening night, or cut things or rewrote things. I really wish that kind of surgery was being performed here. This could have been a nice love letter to old musicals and New York instead of a weird hodge-podge.

Updated On: 4/24/23 at 03:24 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:17pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:18pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:19pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:20pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:20pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:23pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:25pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 9:37pm

[Alessio2]

Posted: 4/24/23 at 11:49pm

Does anyone know where the lottery seats are typically located for this show?

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 4/25/23 at 2:00am

Robbie2 said: ""

i had forgotten about this moment---another gorgeous spark of brilliance by the creatives here. The poor writing is what it is, but its a beautiful show.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/25/23 at 9:10pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "Robbie2 said: ""

i had forgotten about this moment---another gorgeous spark of brilliance by the creatives here. The poor writing is what it is, but its a beautiful show."

For the Light scene - the lighting was breathtaking!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 9:42am

Gonna be very curious how the reviews shape up tonight.

[bdn223]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 11:30am

Alessio2 said: "Does anyone know where the lottery seats are typically located for this show?"

Whatever is available that they don't think they will sell from what I can tell. I personally got rear left orchestra, that was being sold on a different night for $167,  some other friends have also gotten rear orchestra, while some have gotten the different locations in the balcony, others have gotten front and rear mezzanine, and I have heard a couple people who were given the extremely obstructed front side orchestra seats that are typically sold during rush.  Typically though from what I have heard you are much less likely to get the extremely obstructed view seats that are available for rush for just an additional $5.

[aislestorm2]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 1:48pm

Honestly think they're going to get creamed for the most part. It's pretty to look at, dancing is terrific, but the book is a disaster and as for the leads, one can sing, one can act. Not a great combo for the stars of a musical. Sound design is terrible. I give it until Christmas..

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 2:28pm

 

[perfectpenguin]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 3:28pm

Robbie2 said: ""

I like this! I don’t remember it though. I’m guessing it was added after I saw the show in early April?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 7:03pm

I LOVE this City!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 7:05pm

aislestorm2 said: "Honestly think they're going to get creamed for the most part. It's pretty to look at, dancing is terrific, but the book is a disaster and as for the leads, one can sing, one can act. Not a great combo for the stars of a musical. Sound design is terrible. I give it until Christmas.."

 

….both leads are wonderful vocalists… 

 

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:03pm

by the way, does anyone know what Sorry I Asked is from?  It seems to be a Liza standard now, but I can't find what show it was originally written for

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:09pm

I saw this show last Saturday night. I really, really wanted to love it, but there was just so much either going on, or I didn't care about.

I've been a huge fan of Kander & Ebb and was thrilled to hear they put in Marry Me from the Rink.

Things I liked were the scenic design, costumes, and the dance numbers. I hadn't seen Janet Ducal on stage since In the Heights but was disappointed she didn't have a solo.

I didn't feel any chemistry between the 2 leads and I'm a huge fan of Ana Uzele going back to when she was in Six.

There were too many people on stage walking from one side to the other....it was pointless; I get it was suppose to be NYC but I didn't care for it. The whole violin student teacher thing I didn't like either. 

Kander and Ebb have a unique sound to their shows and I didn't feel it. It was like In the Heights meets New York New York. There is nothing wrong with that. If it attracts and audience, I'm all for it. The fact that Lin's name is on it will sell tickets.

Someone mentioned if anyone got the survey and I did, and replied I thought it was a bit too long.

Regardless of what I think, I'm sure it will be a great show for tourists. I'm happy that so many people are employed in the production, and I wish them all the best. I'm sure it will have a good run regardless of the reviews.

I loved the guy who started the tap dance scene on top of the building. He was fun to watch dance, you can tell he really enjoyed what he was doing.

On my way back to my hotel thru Schubert Alley I saw Justin Cooley, Bonnie Milligan and Alex Joseph Grayson.

Only in New York! I love New York!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:21pm

chrishuyen said: "by the way, does anyone know what Sorry I Asked is from? It seems to be a Liza standard now, but I can't find what show it was originally written for"

 K&E wrote this song but don't believe it's from any show

[jv92]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:50pm

Robbie2 said: "chrishuyen said: "by the way, does anyone know what Sorry I Asked is from? It seems to be a Liza standard now, but I can't find what show it was originally written for"

K&E wrote this song but don't believe it's from any show"

They wrote A LOT of special material for Liza (and others-- Chita, of course, too) over the years. They're all sort of self-contained little plays in themselves-- "Ring Them Bells", "Exactly Like Me" (from her Winter Garden Show), "Pain", and this one come to mind, of course. Fred was very good at doing that kind of thing. He really was the master of a lady (or guy) saying to an audience, "Hey, let me tell you a little story...Better yet, I'll sing it." Even in the individual shows-- "So What?" is a great example of that kind of song. 

[mshalo18]

Posted: 4/26/23 at 8:51pm

Alessio2 said: "Does anyone know where the lottery seats are typically located for this show?"

I know of someone who won twice- the first time, he was in extremely obstructed seats (I want to say in the rear mezz). The second time, he got what he believed was an unsold premium seat in the orchestra.