Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Nice Try, Michael Riedel
TimeSuckage
Stand-by Joined: 10/18/05
#0Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:37am
After launching his smear campaign against the show and John Lloyd Young, now he's backtracking so he can suck up to the Dodgers and any related publicists. He's such scum and it's probably killing him that they won in spite of his best efforts. Revenge is sweet.
http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/winning_jersey_a_jukebox_hero_nationalnews_michael_riedel.htm
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#1re: Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:43am
"Audiences do, too - the show grosses $1 million a week and is on track to be one of the most successful musicals of all time."
Of all time?
#2re: Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:47amThe most successful musical of all time is (and i hate to say it) The Phantom of the Opera. Jersey Boys is not going to run for 18+ years.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#3re: Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:51amWho knows. It strikes me as the next Mamma Mia (only better) and that has grossed over a billion dollars worldwide and is still selling out all over the world. I could see Jersey Boys running 10+ years and spawning dozens of international companies so who knows.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
[http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/]
"The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#4re: Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:51amHm, maybe so. I just found his wording strange. I don't see this show as being up there with Les Miz and Cats and Phantom as the longest running shows, etc. I hope I get to see it in December. Updated On: 6/12/06 at 11:51 AM
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#5re: Nice Try, Michael Riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 11:57am
Cats was one of the worst shows I ever saw. Thank heavens for Jersey Boys. It entertains. I hope it runs longer than Cats.
Cats only have nine lives. 
I don't want to toot my own horn but I got almost every award right except I thought Dale would win. I had more than RIEDEL and have every year.
My favorites always seem to win. All but two this year.
Fields and Barnett.
PASSION VS POWER
Updated On: 6/12/06 at 11:57 AM
#6nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:00pm
there's a difference between "longest running" and "most successful" and it has to do with $. that's why they call it show business.
and riedel's only agenda is to create or report controversy which in turn sells papers.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#7nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:02pm
I know. And he was there and I was sitting with my Mom.
Don't get me started. I am BITTER!
Sad that POWER will beat PASSION every single frickin time.
Updated On: 6/12/06 at 12:02 PM
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:03pmCorine, I've searched the Corner and can't find your pre-Tony predictions anywhere!
Twitter @NamoInExile
Instagram none
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#9nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:04pmI don't like how he bashes Wedding Singer, but I still read his column.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#10nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:06pm
I never posted them on my site, Namo.
Long story.
#11nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:08pmi didn't post mine either, but i went 17 for 17 and anna paquin tooted on my horn while harvey serenaded us with a rousing rendition of accentuate the positive.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#12nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:20pmThat's nothing! I predicted every single award winner, as well as the presenters and the order in which they appeared! No one could believe it.
Twitter @NamoInExile
Instagram none
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#13nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:22pmI predicted what everyone would wear!
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#14nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 12:29pmi predicted that namo and addy would make those predictions.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#16nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:25pm
"...his smear campaign."
What a poorly funded and brief campaign. He could have been far worse if he really wanted to "smear" them. His blurb about Jersey Boys winning the Tony had more to do with reporting what actually happened then attempting to suck up to anyone.
kmc
Jesus saves. I spend.
#17nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:28pmF*** Him!!! When is this person finally going to get fired? A republican homophobe working for the theatre community, who wishes people to shut down their productions and it's rude to actors, producers, etc. on camera. Horrible!
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#18nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:33pmhe'll get fired when people stop giving him dirt. until then, people will bitch and moan and his column will still generate thread after thread as well as the usual question most wednesdays and fridays, "did you see riedel's column?"
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#19nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:38pm
The sad thing is he is a really nice guy when you chat with him and I think he is really cute.
Whatever! Susan, if you are reading this please smack him.
HEH!
He kind of looks a bit like Rod in this picture. Ahhh!
Updated On: 6/12/06 at 02:38 PM
TimeSuckage
Stand-by Joined: 10/18/05
#20nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:43pm
"His blurb about Jersey Boys winning the Tony had more to do with reporting what actually happened then attempting to suck up to anyone."
After falsely claiming that JLY is not singing 100% of the show, for him to now praise his performance is not only sucking up, it is hypocritical and an insult to his readership, for he is acting as if no one read or remembers his negative statements about the very same performance.
#21nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 6:20pm
Remember, Riedel is not a theatre reviewer or critic...he is a gossip columnist and as such his job it to try and whip up some controversy to keep up interest in Broadway.
Yes, it is a pragmatic approach but unfortunately we live in a age where just being a great play or musical isn't enough...people want dish.
In a way that is what fuels this message board.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#22nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 6:30pmHow come he didn't mention Ring of Fire? Is he prejudiced against country music?
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
.jpg?format=auto&width=200)
jsand25
Stand-by Joined: 10/22/05
#23nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 6:31pmFor the record, I do not believe he has ever taken back his thoughts about JLY getting backup help. He mentioned this jokingly on the A&E show yesterday morning.
#24nice try, michael riedel
Posted: 6/12/06 at 6:43pm
"there's a difference between "longest running" and "most successful" and it has to do with $"
True, but in this case, Phantom is both the longest running and most successful musical.
Videos