Pirate Queen- it's a good show. — Page 3

kelzama, I think that might be it!

It definitely felt as if he had "borrowed" the character from somewhere, which is why I got the strong feeling that I had seen Lord Bingham before.

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I saw PQ over the weekend. I was literally on the fence about seeing a different show instead, because I had read so many posts about how bad PQ is. BUT I am soooo happy that I decided to give it a shot, becuase I really liked it. I have been thinking about the show all day, which means I really connected with the actors and the characters they played. I thought the storyline between the the two women was something I had never seen before, and I too liked it better then Les Miz. I thought it came across very empowering. I really hope they keep making the changes needed to open, because it seems from the previous posts that they have already made quite a few changes that have been for the good. Overall- loved it, I think it will do well, regardless of all the bashing on this board!

FriedmanFan-

Thanks! I just discovered these boards, so this was actually the first time I have read message board posts before seeing a show. I have learned my lesson and if a show looks good to me - I will definetly go see it.

Awww, I am feeling the love!

Okay, so I did think of just a couple of things I wanted to add to my review.

I forgot to mention Jeff McCarthy as Dubdhara. He did a wonderful job and has great stage presence. It's a shame he's only in the first act because he was a pleasure to watch.

And not to harp on William Youmans, but I was reading the synopsis of the story in the Playbill and it says that even though they've "made some changes to the character" that Lord Bingham was one of the most "ruthless representatives" that England ever sent to Ireland. If that's the case than they way they have Bingham written or the way Youmans portrays Bingham (I think it's probably a bit of both) really do a disservice to the character. He honestly comes off as comical and I found myself wanting to laugh at him rather than take him seriously, which I should want to do if he really was such a ruthless person.

And finally, I've been thinking about this show almost non-stop since I saw it. It really left an impression on me - the story, the acting and the music. I found myself humming songs from it all day yesterday and I wish I had a recording to listen right now. I hope I get the chance to go back and see it.

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According to SJB, they will start working on the recording the Monday after the show opens and it should be released in late May, early June.

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SorryGrateful~

I can understand and sympathize with wanting others to see your point of view. However, there are way of expressing thoughts of disappointment and dislike. Often times, this board comes across with venom in their words.

(please understand I am not writing this to bash anyone or be argumentative...just a concerned reader--LOVE LOVE LOVE)

I don't really see the point of mincing around and not saying exactly what we think. There are a lot of people who don't like the revival of Company, which I adore, but I don't follow them around the threads telling them to be nicer. It's useless. I think there are some people who need to revise how they think of criticism. It's not always a bad thing.

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I like reading what people think about shows, good and bad, but to be completely honest, I read the thread about "Pirate Queen- It Sinks" and truely thought that this show was not worth my money. So, I may have been naive for reading too much into it, but it almost stopped me from seeing a show that I really loved. I just don't want that to happen to other people.