New Artwork for ON THE TWENTIETH...

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:21pm

[brettarnett]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:25pm

All I can say is, that is one strange edit of a face that somewhat resembles Kristin.

Updated On: 7/9/14 at 06:25 PM

[ooblogway]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:27pm

Why is Cameron Diaz' mug on the poster?

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:30pm

Yeah...the face is out of whack with the rest of the artwork.

[blaxx]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:36pm

Bwahahaha! Do people make these posters for free?

Updated On: 7/9/14 at 06:36 PM

[Jingjo2]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:37pm

It's like they are intentionally trying to get negative reaction to the poster for free press. Omg what's with her invisible hand!

[Jane2]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:38pm

I LOVE it!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:39pm

[promisespromises2]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:40pm

The head for some reason reminds me of those Russian nesting dolls, haha! I'll always be in love with the original artwork. The colors of tan, black, and white look so cool together!

I secretly don't mind this one, though!

Updated On: 7/9/14 at 06:40 PM

[evic]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:49pm

I think she looks like a happy Little Eydie from Grey Gardens.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:50pm

Why just Kristin? Why not Peter?

[rjm516]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:50pm

Omg it is Cameron Diaz!

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:58pm

Looks like a cardboard cutout that you stick your face in. Other than that, I don't mind the rest of it.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 6:59pm

Personally, I love it. Pure eye candy. It isn't some recreation of old artwork, something expected or something bland. It's got life and originality and fun written all over it. Plus, if they're competing with the huge marquee over at the Lyric with On The Town's boisterous artwork, this will be eye-catching for that small marquee in the hustle and bustle of 42nd.

Re: her "invisible hand:" anyone with some aspect or degree of a designers eye will see that they have her entire wardrobe and body features in a silhouette around her face, which is the center of attention here. And yes, it resembles a mix between Cameron Diaz and Kristin Chenoweth but we all know if they pasted Kristin's face right on there with the animated background we'd all have something to say about that as well.

Also re: "why just Kristin? Why not Peter?": If you have any background or knowledge of the show, you would know that it emphasizes on the actresses in that time period. It's nothing personal, just a simple theme of the show being brought out here on the artwork. A simple Google search would tell you that. I have attached an image of some of the original artwork. This is also for a production that is months away, I'm sure a caricature of Peter will turn up at some point - and then we can all b*tch about that one as well, as to why he looks more like say… I don't know… Adrien Grenier, than himself. Who knows!?

I commend Roundabout and the creatives of this show on this artwork. The only disappointment here is that the Playbill will be in black and white, being at a Roundabout theatre and all.



Updated On: 7/9/14 at 06:59 PM

[JayG 2]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 7:24pm

Ghastly.

[Jane2]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 7:32pm

Great assessment, greased. The piece is fresh and new looking. It's simplistic with its flat primary and secondary colors. I think the addition of the photographic quality of the train is a smart departure from the cartoon style of the rest of the poster. And the simplistic but bold font is in keeping with the rest of the composition.

I don't think it resembles Cameron Diaz.

It's great - I'd buy it without going to the show.

Updated On: 7/9/14 at 07:32 PM

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 7:42pm

I wanna see her Peter!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 7:49pm

I love it except for the face.

[MikeInTheDistrict]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 7:53pm

I don't understand people's knee-jerk hatred for this. I really like it. It's a modern spin on art deco posters of the early 20th century, and it works well for this show. My only complaint would be that the title doesn't really "pop" very much. I would prefer a slightly darker color for the background, and brighter for the text.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 8:11pm

It's a nice design generally, but the features on the fave are way too uncanny valley. Creepy.

[morosco]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 8:43pm

I like everything except for the face. That face and that expression are better suited for a beauty soap advertisement. The face needs to be more glamourous, perhaps wearing a pair of movie star diva glasses.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 8:57pm

morosco, you are absolutely right. The sunglasses would make a great touch! I think, from a designers aspect, that everyone is reacting negatively to the face because of the eyes. The entire face is very colorful, animated, soft - then you hit the eyes, which are beautiful nonetheless, but are eerily realistic and human-like compared to the rest of the features of the face. The sunglasses would fix this problem instantly!

[morosco]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 9:21pm

Jean Harlow. Glamour. Sexy. Movie Star. I wish the face was more like this.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 9:31pm

I really like it too. Simple, but effective.

[best12bars]

Posted: 7/9/14 at 9:33pm

I love it. Simple, bold, and great style.