PARADE On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 20

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:17pm

NYTimes review rightfully highlights Micaela Diamond. So glad she’s getting the praise she deserves for her incredible performance.

Impressively, five stars from Time Out NY:

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/parade-musical-broadway-review-ben-platt-micaela-diamond-leo-frank

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:18pm

Micaela just solidified her first Tony nomination. This praise for her performance is high, and well earned. 

 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:20pm

A Critic's Pick from Green, but i think he mentions Platt twice? Maybe three times? Interesting, and not an over the top rave that I think Parade was expecting. 

Still, good for them- and these reviews are indeed solid, though I find myself as usual nodding in agreement with Helen Shaw in the New Yorker, who always seems to write from inside my own head. 

[pollster2]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:22pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "A Critic's Pick from Green, but i think he mentions Platt twice? Maybe three times? Interesting, and not an over the top rave that I think Parade was expecting.

Still, good for them- and these reviews are indeed solid, though I find myself as usual nodding in agreement with Helen Shaw in the New Yorker, who always seems to write from inside my own head."

 

I feel the same about Green's review. It reads positively but it does not read like a Critic's Pick to me. Either way, kudos to the cast and crew of Parade.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:29pm

I love this line from Jesse Green's review about JRB's score:

In this, his first Broadway show, he demonstrates the astonishing knack for dirty pastiche that has informed such follow-ups as “The Last Five Years,” “13” and “The Bridges of Madison County.” “Pastiche” because of his inerrant ear for just the right genre to fit any situation, in this case including Sousa-style marches, work songs, blues, swing ditties for the factory girls, a dainty waltz for the governor’s party. “Dirty” because he roughs them up with post-Sondheim technique, scraping the surface to bring up the blood.

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:32pm

BCfitasafiddle said: "Micaela just solidified her first Tony nomination. This praise for her performance is high, and well earned.

"

I agree that shes the star of these reviews-- but I think with these strong reviews overall she was a lock anyway for a nomination, the same way I think Platt is.

I do wonder, however, if shes now in contention to win (yes, its too early, I know). The many digs about her accent issues (which went right over my head a few weeks ago) make me wonder.  I also think that as nice as these notices are, we still don't know much about the actual race for revival. ITW reviews were way more over the top glorious, and there's definitely a lane here for Camelot or Sweeney, I think. 

MOST importantly tho, these reviews are plenty sufficient to give the ad men quotes and praises to splash across NJT stations and Facebook pages over the coming months. Just one or two "Platt is amazing" quotes will go a long way for lots of ticket-buying suburbanites, I'm guessing.

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:57pm

I could totally see a world in which Diamond wins. Especially if Clark and Ashford (each already Tony winners) split some of the vote.

What an insanely strong category this year. A very exciting race. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 11:12pm

DTLI Consensus: There will be but one verdict for this production: glorious.

13 positive (including the NYT), 2 mixed, 1 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/parade-2/

[phantom1978]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 11:39pm

For me I think the story would be better served as a play. The music just wasn’t memorable. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 12:16am

phantom1978 said: "For me I think the story would be better served as a play. The music just wasn’t memorable."


Just leave.

[inception]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 6:53am

I don't see KA until Saturday,  but after seeing Ashford last night,  I would say the Tony is hers.  Diamond is fine, but can't compare.

I think Parade is a better overall production. There isn't anything really new in this Sweeney besides Ashford's performance.  (Groban was out last night, so I don't know about him) I also liked Camelot more than Sweeney, but it may have too many detractors.  

Platt & Diamond really need to get out on every talk show & perform.  If he does any TV interviews Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird.  Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith.  That won't impress older audiences.  If he can keep from sabotaging himself,  the show will be a big hit & he could get the Tony.

ElephantLoveMedley said: "I could totally see a world in which Diamond wins. Especially if Clark and Ashford (each already Tony winners) split some of the vote.

What an insanely strong category this year. A very exciting race."

 

[Sauja]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 7:38am

Has anyone sat on the far sides of the orchestra? I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper tickets, and I’m trying to weigh how awkward the view might be as I decide how much I can spend and where to spend it!

[bwayobsessed]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 8:18am

Out of the leading actress candidates I’ve seen, I’d rank:

1) Clark

2) Diamond

3) Ashford (but I may be in the minority here)

I feel like Clark is giving the most nuanced, deep performance. Diamond is giving man excellent performance and I wouldn’t be mad if she won but Clark is carrying the show. I felt like Ashford was funny when she was doing her schtick but was sorta bland outside of that.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 8:38am

We can’t count out Sara Bareilles for that category as well. Her Baker’s Wife was SO fresh. So wonderful.

[bwayobsessed]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 8:43am

You’re so right! I forgot that that was this season for a moment lol. I think I’d put Sara above Diamond…

[perfectliar]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 9:33am

inception said: " Platt & Diamond really need to get out on every talk show & perform. If he does any TV interviews Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird. Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith.

 

​​​​​​Please tell us all when the time is to be unapologetically queer and publicly unashamed of your gender and sexual identity. Is it before or after states legislate LGBTQ+ people like Platt out of existence?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 9:36am

rattleNwoolypenguin said: "We can’t count out Sara Bareilles for that category as well. Her Baker’s Wife was SO fresh. So wonderful."

Lorne Cortney and Adrianna Hicks could both also be dark horses for nominations.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 10:54am

Reading these RAVE reviews this am have filled my theatre heart with joy.

I was worried that shows like this couldn't play Broadway anymore. Disney, Hugh Jackman and musicals based around songs of Britney Spears are fun and are certainly entertaining - but I was worried what that would mean for shows like Parade.

May it have a successful run. CONGRATS

 

[Lot666]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 11:03am

Can anyone comment on the stage height? Would orchestra front row seats be a neck-strain?

Alternatively, how is the front mezz experience? Does looking down at the stage ruin any visual effects?

[OhHiii]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 12:15pm

inception said: "Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird. Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith. That won't impress older audiences."
 

Tell us you have an antiquated view of gender expression by telling us you have an antiquated (read: homophobic) view of gender expression. 

 

[NotThatSmart]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 12:49pm

I am glad people are enjoying it! Jake Pedersen as Frankie Epps was such a standout to me. 

Updated On: 3/17/23 at 12:49 PM

[NotThatSmart]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 12:52pm

Lot666 said: "Can anyone comment on the stage height? Would orchestra front row seats be a neck-strain?

Alternatively, how is the front mezz experience? Does looking down at the stage ruin any visual effects?"

I sat front row center. There is a giant platform in the middle of the stage (where Platt hangs out at intermission) that may be the only thing you have to strain for. There are projections on the back wall, but you don’t necessarily need to see those if you know who the people are and the general story. You may miss things happening behind the platform, but most action takes place either on this platform, on the side, or in front of it. So you should not miss much. 
 

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 2:14pm

inception said: "Platt needs to display humility & not dress too frigging weird. Now isn't the time to try to be Sam Smith. That won't impress older audiences."

The grossest and most cringe comment today. Barf. 

Ben Platt is a beautiful dresser whose clothes are expensive, tailored and appropriate for any talk show he wants to be on. The end.

[Owen22]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 2:44pm

Dolly80 said: "phantom1978 said: "For me I think the story would be better served as a play. The music just wasn’t memorable."

"Just leave."

Nope, I agree. In fact, I would go as far to say Jason Robert Brown is the most overrated Broadway composer in the history of overrated Broadway composers. 

 

Updated On: 3/17/23 at 02:44 PM

[inception]

Posted: 3/17/23 at 3:09pm

I understand the criticism of my comments.  Probably my tastes in fashion are antiquated. I really didn't have in mind anything regarding gender expression. I guess lesson learned if that is how thecomment came across. I'm a 50 year old gay man. My tastes run more Tom Ford over Alessandro Michele.  I don't find his clothes well tailored.  I find them too baggy & weird.