"Promises, Promises" reviews - — Page 4

I think that some here on this thread are simply succumbing to peer pressure and posting comments/opinions based on the principle of "going along to get along". Is it because of fear or being unable to post about the show without influence from others here on this thread.

It is remarkable that this is about reviews of Promises, Promises in PREVIEW shows that the topic would divert into cast members and their speculated political affiliations.

Is is the "join the crowd" philosophy due to sociological and/ or the psychology of the person commenting or opining on this thread.

I doubt that those who work so hard to be able to purchase a ticket, fly into NYC and get a hotel for a couple of days will decide for themselves and not base any feelings, thoughts on those in the minority posting on this thread. Let the theatergoer decide for themselves AFTER seeing a show.

I think that Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth are great casts for their roles. They bring a wealth of experiece and are professionals which will enable them to shine in their respective roles. A great production with a great cast.

Question for those who have seen PROMISES PROMISES and have their playbills handy: who is understudying Sean Hayes? Thanks.

I saw Promises, Promises tonight (4/5/10). FYI, the audience ate it up and gave a standing ovation. IMHO the cast is great; the music is great and I will see it again.

I was there, too, in the last row of the mezzanine. Dwb must have been in the orchestra- for some reason the orchestra was a lot more reactive than the mezz: it was almost like there were two different shows. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. It didn't come close to matching the brilliance of Night Music, Ragtime, or Finian's, but that has more to do with the material than the production. I thought that Chenoweth was by far the best part of the show, and Finneran stole the show in her few scenes. The acting by everyone was excellent, but the singing by Hayes and Goldwyn left something to be desired, though they were both decent. More tomorrow...
I definitely want to see it again, though. The view was terrible (and this is coming from someone who usually LIKES to sit far back) and my neighbor dozed off on my shoulder, so I think I'll like it a lot more closer up and with a neighbor who doesn't use my shoulder as a pillow (and I don't even think he realized it lol).

Just listened to some audio from this production. Not a fan of the revised overture, not a fan of "I Say A Little Prayer" and "A House Is Not A Home" being shoehorned into the show and not a fan of the arrangements to "Turkey Lurkey Time".

I believe Katie did something similar in Noises Off! a few years back. In fact, I think she won the Tony for it that year.
( stealing the show w an SCTV impression)

Personally, I think her wig is a disaster. THAT makes her look 40.

I've been thinking that about her wig too. It makes her look older and too sophisticated.

Count me in as another HUGE fan of the great Christine Chenowith. I had no idea she was part of this revival.

Don't forget her big Emmy win for Pulling Petunias.

Having spoken with a friend earlier today, I'm afraid I'm going to break all resolutions and get a ticket for this (even though I hated the original production.). IMO, La Cage will (hopefully) be the one to beat, but I try to be as objective as I can. Oh, well, if I like it, so much the better. If I don't, well, that's a good enough excuse to have a super-abundance of cocktails at Sardi's.

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Not having seen the show yet, I'm in no position to comment. HOWEVER, Dick Latessa is the kind of performer that warms my heart -- year in, year out, a steady, fine and (more than anyting else) reliable showman. The kind that Broadway couldn't exist without and the kind that is becoming all too rare. Love 'ya, Dick.

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As much as I hate to be "that guy", is there any talk on a recording yet?