Posted: 12/3/17 at 8:17pm
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:08pm
poisonivy2 said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Kilgore is totally lockingup her Tony nomination with these reviews."
As she should. She's absolutely radiant and lovely and her wide-eyed innocence gives the story so much emotional impact."
See for me that was what I found jarring about her performance. She has such a wonderful voice and I think her "Wide eyed, innocence" was just a bit to forced for me. Her work in the last 30 mins of the show was much more believable and based in a truth that was more organic, I felt her stakes. I also only saw second preview so I am excited to return to the show and see how much she has grown. She is immensely talented, but her "greenness" shone through.
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:11pm
EW is positive (B+) but gave a rave for Kilgore's performance. "The show rests on the newcomer’s slight but stellar shoulders. The character’s sweetness and naiveté mixes with Kilgore’s killer pipes and dance moves for a dynamite performance filled with heart."
http://ew.com/theater/2017/12/03/once-on-this-island-broadway-review/
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:14pm
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:18pm
The Daily Beast is positive. Raved about the production and the cast but he didn't have very good things to say about the plot, especially the ending.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/love-racism-and-the-strange-politics-of-once-on-this-island
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:21pm
Towleroad is a rave.
http://www.towleroad.com/2017/12/once-on-this-island/
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:36pm
Newsday is a rave and predicts Kilgore will land a Tony nom.
https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/once-on-this-island-review-1.15278584
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:40pm
Huffington Post is mixed. Highlighted the strong design elements and strong performances by Newell and Salonga but called Kilgore's performance weak.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/once-on-this-island-revival-creates-an-aesthetic_us_5a231ac1e4b05072e8b569d0
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:43pm
Isherwood gave it a rave.
https://broadway.news/2017/12/03/review-heartwarming-breeze-island/
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:49pm
NYT is out and Green gave it a rave and a critic's pick!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/theater/review-once-on-this-island-revived-and-ravishing.html
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:08pm
YESSSSS! So happy for Hailey, Arden, and everyone on the show! It deserves it and much more!
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:18pm
I think Newell has got himself a spot in the Featured Actor in a Musical category.
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:27pm
RW3 said: "I think Newell has got himself a spot in the Featured Actor in a Musical category."
I was thinking the same. Him for Featured Actor, Hailey for Lead Actress, and then I think either Lea or Merle might squeeze into Featured Actress...
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:06pm
Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role.
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:08pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role."
Didn't realize that! If that's the case she'd probably end up in Featured with nothing for Lea/Merle, then, right?
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:12pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role."
Didn’t the producers petition lachanze for Featured so that she didn’t have to compete with Lea for lead? Im pretty sure that was the case. I think they will place the character in the right category this time around.
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:23pm
I just wanna roll around in all these rave reviews! I am so happy! I have such high hopes for this shows success.
Posted: 12/4/17 at 8:48am
The question is... will these positive reviews have an affect on the box office?
Posted: 12/4/17 at 9:08am
Posted: 12/4/17 at 9:22am
barcelona20 said: "The question is... will these positive reviews have an affect on the box office?"
I hope so. The show deserves it.
Posted: 12/4/17 at 12:58pm
The Wrap is negative.
https://www.thewrap.com/island-broadway-review-middling-musical-revival-long-suffering-woman/"
Wish I hadn’t read this as it contains spoilers including the ending. Not cool!!!
Posted: 12/4/17 at 5:51pm
I'm surprised anyone reads The Wrap.
Posted: 12/4/17 at 6:56pm
Does anyone have any information about when the cast recording will be out?
Posted: 12/4/17 at 7:30pm
These are reviews that should definitely place Arden in a different, higher position as a Director in demand. And it is very early but it could also bring him a Director TONY. And all the technical aspects, set, costumes. lighting received much praise. Looks like a Winner all-around.
Posted: 12/4/17 at 7:34pm
^ At the very least he should get a nomination. I've been waiting for him to since they screwed him over two years ago by showing Chris Fitzgerald instead of him...
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