NYMF: The Shaggs Philsophy of the World

I was lucky enough to score a ticket to this brilliant production last night. All I can say is, RUN TO SEE THIS SHOW!
The cast across the board is brilliant, and the show is great, as well. How refreshing to see a show with true heart, and not a paraody of Urinetown. Peter Friedman's performace alone is worth the price of admission. That said, every member of the cast relaly holds their own.
I beleive the run is sold out, but it's definitely worth waiting to see is a ticket becomes available!

My thoughts exactly.

This show is not brilliant - nor is the cast. Brilliant is a tad too strong. The cast is excellent, how's that? The girls playing the 3 sisters are fantastic, and the show as a whole is actually good. It's too choppy and misguided - not sure whether it wants to be a homage to the band or to their father - but it's still generally well directed and well acted. Most of the music is very interesting and well written - not sure about the lyrics, I couldn't make them out half the time - but the melodies and actual MUSIC in the show is very very different. Some songs are very Shaggs-ish, and others more standard 60's. The best songs are those between the 3 sisters, regardless of subject matter, when they sing in tight 3 part harmony - it's just beautiful.

The show isn't amazing, but it has some great moments - and for being in a semi-early stage, like most shows at the festival, it has definite potential. I don't think this show is completely sold out at all - but even when they say the shows are sold out, they're generally exaggerating. It has certainly inspired me enough to go out and buy an actual Shaggs CD.

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"I that even though I read these boards every day, I never felt like posting before, and never felt the need to join."

You're not going to believe this, but seriously, seriously, seriously, that's what they all say.

"I have lurked on this site for ages but was never motivated to post before I saw this fabulous show tonight...."

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That may be the case, Finding Namo, but it does not make my initial post any less valid. See the show, don't see the show. It's up to you. For me it was worth it.

Updated On: 9/28/05 at 07:47 PM

amperage- give it up. no one here cares what we think. we're new.