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[bjh2114]

Posted: 3/1/11 at 11:22pm

That's the only switch that really upsets me (though I did love Downtown, It's Raining Men is also great). I am seeing it next Saturday, and I'm worried that True Colors is going to turn that scene into an It Gets Better campaign, slightly losing its artistic merit.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 3/1/11 at 11:27pm

You're not going to like it. It really pulls you out of the plot, IMO.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/1/11 at 11:29pm

Losing "Both Sides Now" could cost Tony a TONY. It's such a poignant moment for Bernadette and the song has such resonance for the character-it really was a touching interpretation.

[Sylar2]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:14am

It's a cute show but nothing amazing and lip syncing?! REALLY!? That pissed me off.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:56am

Well I mean... the lip synching is kinda integral to the plot, so...

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 1:10am

It's a cute show but nothing amazing and lip syncing?! REALLY!? That pissed me off.

DUH!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 3/2/11 at 4:27am

who lip synced?

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 4:36am

There's audience participation in this show?

Can someone elaborate on this... I was unaware.

[alterego]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 5:01am

Half the shows on Broadway are lipsynching only they aren't so upfront about it.

[dramarama3]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 5:43am

Calling it Lip-syncing is a bit misleading.

They're drag queens. When they play drag queens they mouth the songs while a real woman sings. They sing when they're their male selves.

[NYTheatre01]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 8:44am

Sylar...I hope you were jesting with your comment! Do you know anything about drag queens?

[Eris0303]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 8:49am

Someone needs to watch an episode of Rupaul's Drag Race

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 9:15am

"True Colors" really didn't bother me as it seems to with everyone else. As much as I liked "Both Sides Now" in the other productions I thought this song gave another tender moment to Bernadette who I consider the Matriarch of the drag queens. Your children are upset you do your best to soothe them and let them know that they are beautiful. They shouldn't allow others to bring them down and that you're always there for them. Perhaps it's just me being sappy.

Updated On: 3/2/11 at 09:15 AM

[chrissydee]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 9:16am

Im mixed about the show. Having only seen it in London I think it DOES miss a lot of the heart and soul of the film, and there are some beautiful moments missed- but it is very fun.

I never want to see a ping-pong ball again.

I like what I have heard of the changes, and if it finds its audience- similar to Mamma Mia! and Rock Of Ages - it'll do very well....

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 9:17am

There's lipsynching? Yes, I know its what drag queens do, but aren't musicals supposed to take place in a reality where the audience doesn't have to accept such fakery?

The comment that all musicals on Broadway lipsync is insulting and cynical beyond words.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 10:06am

Yes, I know its what drag queens do, but aren't musicals supposed to take place in a reality where the audience doesn't have to accept such fakery?

It's not fakery. It's the plot. There are men in drag lip synching to songs sung by women. The main characters are drag queens with an act. The act (the play within a play) is them lip synching to disco hits. When they aren't performing the act, the male characters sing live. I don't see how you can call this fakery.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 10:09am

Perhaps its integrated well, I dunno. Haven't seen it and, although I loved the movie, have no desire to.

[NYTheatre01]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 10:16am

And, the DIVAS sing the songs LIVE...not recorded. The lead characters are lipsyncing to live performances.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 3/2/11 at 10:20am

Ahhhh....

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 1:02pm

Saw it last night. It was ok. The production numbers were fun and the costumes were great. Most of the jokes fell flat and the show felt sparse, as far as sets. There were a few jokes that seemed to be aimed at American audiences. The one that comes to mind is the Dominos joke. I kept wondering if they have Dominos in Australia. The cast does sing the hell out of just about every song and that's what I enjoyed most. Part of me wishes I had stuck to my plans and gone to see The Dream of the Burning Boy. I already had my ticket but was coaxed by friends to see Priscilla with them. It was a comp seat so at least I can't complaing about spending money to see it. People were discussing Tony Awards afterwards and I can see it winning for costumes and a possible nomination for Tony Sheldon. He was good. Adams ans Swenson just didn't seem to have great chemistry with each other or Sheldon. I really thought Sheldon deserved the final bow at curtain. JMO

[frapperia]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 2:56pm

The show *is* sparse, in terms of set. Always has been, always will be - it's the best way for a show that's set in the (very bare) Australian outback. The focus of the show is the bus!

And the Dominos joke isn't aimed at you guys, it's been in the show since Sydney...

[NYTheatre01]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 3:07pm

The "BUS" IS the set! It was the same way in the movie!

As for the leads, in my opinion, I totally disagree....their chemistry is amazing...and uncageg, although I respect your opinion, you are definitely in the minority on this one! I do agree with you though that Sheldon deserved the final bow!

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 3:16pm

I am fine being in "the minority". It's my opinion. As for the leads, last night I didn't feel much chemistry between them. I understand that the story takes place in the Australian outback but it just didn't feel like it to me. We got the passing signs and a few other things like the fire outside of the bus and the bars but not much else to indicate where they were. It felt like a bare stage with a bus at times. Since they changed music for the US production, I just figured the Dominos joke was thrown in. Didn't know it was already in the show. If the recording sounds as good as the show sounds live, I am sure I will buy it or some tracks from it. Have no desire to ever see it again though. I will say that I loved the number where they paint the bus and I was actually laughing quite hard as soon as I saw the cake come from the bus. I just knew what was coming.

Updated On: 3/5/11 at 03:16 PM

[kyle4]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 3:41pm

i honestly felt that will swenson looked and acted like he wanted to be ANYWHERE else... and i saw the FIRST preview... not a good sign...

the show feels like it has been sitting in san francisco playing for years and years to tourists...

ans the poor thing HASN'T even opened !!!

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/5/11 at 3:50pm

I didn't get that from Swenson. I actually liked him for the most part. It was the chemistry in the book scenes that was lacking for me. I was not impressed with Nick Adams. Now when the three did numbers together, it was fun. And those "Divas" sang their butts off.

I didn't "hate" the show. I did have some fun. I am sure it isn't the total reason that I wasn't crazy about it but I don't care for Jukebox musicals and I was looking forward to seeing the show I already had a ticket for. I am hoping to see it next week.