Riedel: ‘Into’ is lost in the woods — Page 3

I can't help but notice that when Riedel goes after a show like SPIDERMAN or LEAP OF FAITH, which are both far from popular on the boards, no one really seems to take issue with it. (In fact, I've seen many people defend him and his sources and reliability when he writes articles about generally reviled shows.) But when he targets a beloved show like INTO THE WOODS, everyone is up in arms.

Just an observation...

Updated On: 7/27/12 at 03:10 PM

Okay, MANY people do it.

Better?

If it's something I've noticed, clearly it's not one or two people who are doing it.

Updated On: 7/27/12 at 03:15 PM

Hey, I take the chance to deride Riedel whenever I can.

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Disagreeing and being snarky seem to go hand in hand on BWW. Glad to see things have not changed a bit on these boards since I joined!

And if you read my post, I said "beloved shows like ITW." I am referring to this thread, yes, but also to other threads in the past regarding shows that have massive followings that Riedel has taken a dump on. MANY PEOPLE seem to take issue with his reliability and sources when its regarding a show that they like. But when he's going after a generally disliked show, it's quite the opposite.

And this is coming from someone who is a huge ITW fan and can't wait to see this show. I have no insider knowledge about the production and barely any insight into how the run is going or what its future holds. I wish it the best. I was just making an observation about the general reaction to his articles. Disagree away, but I hardly think I'm pulling this out of my ass...

Updated On: 7/27/12 at 03:28 PM

I think Stephen Daldry and John Tiffany have given us a couple of entertaining musicals within the last couple years.

My proposed law was banning British directors from directing "American" musicals. That would not include Billy Elliot or Once.

Yeah piss off, Nick Hytner, and take your Carousel with you.

I'll concede you that. I believe that Carousel was the ONLY American musical in history to be well directed by a British director. Every other one was butchered.

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WR, You can make your MANY PEOPLE font as big and bold as you want. But your other post originally said "THE MAJORITY." You later edited it to read "MANY" after I commented, without indicating you had edited. Just to keep points clear.

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Updated On: 7/27/12 at 03:35 PM

@artscallion, I changed it from "the majority" to "many" before I read your post. I guess you're looking over my shoulder and know exactly when and why I switched the wording. Maybe I should pull my blinds....

As it ever was, as it ever should be.

It's too early for Follies. We don't talk about that until after eight.

"It's too early for Follies. We don't talk about that until after eight."

I think thats my favorite thing that's ever been written on this message board.

I hate that song so I'd be happy if they replaced it with anything.

Donna's wig is pissing me off. She's the Witch, mon.

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Agree about British directors, PalJoey (and on Hytner's pardon-for me, he has always been the exception to the British rule).

To quote Frank Rich "Even in the age of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the British remain in awe of the Broadway Musical."

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