Official: GHOST THE MUSICAL to Open on Broadway April 23, 2012 at Lunt-Fontanne Theater- Page 3

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 4:33pm

"I bet sure as sh8t she has more credits and name recognition than you do."
WTF!!!!
Now that you have proven you are a 5 year old, listen up;
I like Cassie, I think she is very talented. But the fact is her name means nada, nothing, zippo as far as selling tickets on Broadway. And since I am at least twice her age (and more) I probably do have more theatre credits than her, but that's just the point, my name wouldn't sell a single ticket either.

[blaxx]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 4:34pm

For the comment about the show being too cheesy and depressing, cheesy is an adjective perfect for Priscilla, not Ghost.

That could be your opinion, but it's not a fact. I thought it was so cheesy, I wanted to get out of that theater fast. If audiences buy the gimmicky projections and the emotionally manipulative script, that's respectable; but I personally found it insufferable.

[binau]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 4:36pm

I haven't seen GHOST but judging from the cast recording and clips I think what makes it cheesy is that it tells this sappy story so seriously......and can anyone really listen to the lyrics of "Focus" without cringing?

Updated On: 10/27/11 at 04:36 PM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 5:01pm

Other than classic Brecht, it would be a near impossibility to find a script that isn't emotionally manipulative. Virtually every author attempts to guide their audience through a specific emotional journey using words, actions and yes, even music as cues. I always found the phrase "emotionally manipulative" to be a hollow insult. To attend anything theatrical and not expect to be emotionally manipulated doesn't make much sense. You may feel differently than the author's (or director's) intent, but there is almost always a narrative point of view or opinion, ESPECIALLY in musicals.

[blaxx]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 5:17pm

To attend anything theatrical and not expect to be emotionally manipulated doesn't make much sense.

Really? I expect the story to be performed and let it personally affect me (according to how intensely I can identify with they way it is presented). They don't need to let me know how to feel.

That's where Ghost lost me. I could see the creative team go "Here the audience laughs hysterically" "Here they sob and sob" Truly, apart from the projections (which I couldn't stand after a while) they milked these "emotional moments". If you are hooked on the show, I can see how it could be affecting. To me, they carried it on way too long and the acting was so forced. I was waiting for the performers to show a sign that read "Can you tell how sad I am in the back row? If not, I can push it even further!"

We know how affected the characters are, a more subtle approach on the acting and staging could truly benefit this show.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 8:03pm

I guess i must be easily emotionally manipulated then as i felt a lot for Molly in this show. Yes the music drives the emotion but that's the same with all musicals, music is supposed to evoke an emotion/reaction, and the score for me did just that.

As for the design i thought it was superb, it was fresh and new and enhanced the story for me much of the time. The lighting and sound design was superb.

But it's each to their own of course; luckily the majority of the audiences that are leaving Ghost seem to be enjoying it.

For me if it works on Broadway will come down to if the audience want to accept a decent love story with a spectacular design and allow themselves to just get swept up and enjoy it.

And i still say it has the best act 1 ending i have seen in many many years.

When were you in London Balxx?

[sephyr]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 8:18pm

I can't wait to see this. I enjoyed the cast recording so much and really want to see how it will be staged on Broadway!

[blaxx]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 8:22pm

I had no problem with the music, I just felt it was all too obvious and didn't work for me (almost as when a violinist plays the sad underscore). I was there last summer.

[Tag]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 9:02pm

Article on Caissie today from her home town paper. Looks like she is getting married this weekend:

Link

[KylePKJP]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 3:30am

Nice "5-year old" comment, DOWNER. VERY mature of you, however, don't project.

I'm truly not aiming to start or partake in a battle here. Look, you're entitled to your opinion despite the fact that I disagree and won't be changing my mind any time soon. I get that you aren't calling her untalented but, once again, Downer, you've chosen to ignore the fact that several successful shows have opened with "nobodies" in the leads. They've gone on to be "somebodies" based on one show. And again, Levy beat out numerous "somebodies" on the West End circuit to land the role and be the only North American on the cast. She was definitely a "nobody" in the Manchester and London productions when they opened, but has a huge following there now because of Ghost. That says a big something about her appeal, so I don't quite understand your blanket statement.

By her own admission, Patti Lupone was a "nobody" when she opened Evita and wound up with the Tony for her performance. Sutton Foster was a "nobody" when she was bumped up from the ensemble to the lead in Millie and also scored the Tony. So what the hell are you talking about???

So, that leaves me curious as to what/who would constitute a "somebody" for you for this show?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 8:47am

Oye!
I NEVER said a show can't become a hit without a star, it does happen. My point is that with a show like GHOST, which did not get rave reviews across the board, a real name couldn't hurt.
Mentioning LuPone or Foster is silly because I went thru all the reviews I could find and not one (please prove me wrong if you can) says Cassie is giving a Star making or breakthrough performance. The main theme is that her voice is loud (sone say too loud.
Sharon Clark got those notices and if you believe Reidel, is the one performer who is making the pond leap.
As I said, I like Cassie, I've even met her and she is lovely and if it's her dream to do this role on Bway, I hope she gets it, but if you want to argue with someone there are plenty of people who are saying much worse things about her than "she isn't a name (yet)".

[fingerlakessinger]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 12:20pm

annnnnnnnnnnyway
back to the topic at hand hahaha
I wonder what changes will be brought in. I'm hoping they axe "Ball of Wax" (haha...rhyme)
It is a total mood killer when they go from such a great intense scene right into a comedic song. yea it certainly shows Sam's confusion of the new world around him but I think they could write a song that shows that same confusion but in a more serious way.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 1:31pm

I can tell you for sure that Ball of Wax will not be in the Broadway version

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 3:38pm

@fingerlakessinger -- I couldn't agree with you more about "Ball of Wax".

[steven22]

Posted: 10/28/11 at 3:51pm

hate ball of wax as well