SOME LIKE IT HOT On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 28

DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "Saw the show opening night.

I thought the book was the best thing about the show. Very cleverly written and performed well!

The tap dancing was great as it usually is from a Casey show.

I thought the score was… blah. Couldn’t hum or sing one song 5 minutes after I left the show. All the songs were sung well but nothing blew me away - even the big ballad sung by Sugar.

I felt bad for the ensemble members - none of their parts really added anything to the show. Push this luggage cart across the stage, open this door, walk upstage and exit - It was all very… I don’t know, mindless. Happy they got to tap!

Overall, I liked the show…I thought it was good… just not WOW! Would I recommend it to someone… I don’t know?"

How can you not notice these 3 featured and stand out performers from the ensemble: Angie Schworer (drummer) Jenny Hill and ''stud'' Casey Garvin. They shine in the ensemble and you can't keep your eyes off them.

Yes, Casey Nicholaw, who has been nominated and won awards for both directing and choreography, doesn’t know how to build a number. That’s a good one.

jacobsnchz14 said: "Performance video from GMA has been posted on Facebook."

Just watched this. Song was forgettable, and tapping was nice. Felt bad for the rest of the cast that had to get up super early to just be wallpaper for this number.

The video is also on GMA's YouTube channel.

I guess they are trying to sell the show as a generic good time?

I would rather have seen one of Adrianna Hick's numbers.

This was at the top of my list to see when it was first announced, but the more I see of it the less I care.

My last trip to NYC I had lots of time & saw 13 shows. My next trip I only have time to see 9 shows & have already committed to 7. This probably isn't making the cut for a final spot.

I just checked Telecharge about today's performances and glanced through the week. The mezz and balcony are basically unsold. About 1/3 of the orchestra remains unsold for this evening, a Saturday night. No one is buying the upper tiers, save the center of the first row. If you want to be shocked, look at the Wednesday matinee, December 21st. Only 1/4 of the orchestra is sold, bout 1/3 of the mezz, which looks like a theater party booking. Balcony, unsold.

Wednesday and Friday nights are on TDF (mysteriously, not the wide open Wednesday afternoon). If you plan to see it, via discounting, go in December.

I was captivated by the show Wednesday afternoon, and remain puzzled by these sales. Incredibly sad.

Updated On: 12/17/22 at 11:55 AM

Not all the reviews were glowing; several were quite lukewarm.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/some-like-it-hot/

Among my theatergoing circle the reaction is a mix of "I feel like I've already seen this show" and "I don't have a real need to see this show." Both are keeping them from prioritizing attending it.

I certainly don't hate the show and don't read a lot of other people here who do either. The show has many assets, but it also has some flaws, many of which are addressed in critics' reviews..

Some people here have been trying to understand why it isn't selling better. I guess it could come off as negativity, but I just see some of us sharing our perspective on what might be keeping some people from buying tickets.

pethian said: "I didn't think the major problem was an original score, or even that it was a contributing problem. Please let it not be so.”

But as far as getting people in seats, “ A new musical featuring classics from some of America’s greatest composers: Berlin, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Duke Ellington and more!” might be a more valuable marketing tool than “From the team who brought you Hairspray.” I love Marc and Scott and have no doubt of their incredible talent, but you know what I’m saying? I hope this show nothing but success and that it will run for a very long time.

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Yes, Casey Nicholaw, who has been nominated and won awards for both directing and choreography, doesn’t know how to build a number. That’s a good one."

So he’s not capable of ever faltering? Got it.

poisonivy2 said: "BuddyStarr said: "I don't understand all the hate and negativity on this board for this show. It seems like there are many who are just hoping that this show fails. I've seen it twice and was floored by how great it is. There seem to be a lot of people overjoyed at the thought of this show closing early. Can anyone explain the hate for this original musical with probably one of the hardest working ensembles on stage?"

I don't want this show to fail. I know that many lives depend on it. But it's just not (IMO) a good show. I wrote about why I disliked the show upthread but here it is again:

https://humbledandoverwhelmed.blogspot.com/2022/11/some-like-it-corny.html"

Stick to your day job. Being a critic is just not your thing. Terrible review as SLIH is a fun (funny) show with terrific performances.

Look, I didn't love this show. See any of my previous posts about it but I am, however, shocked that it isn't selling better. This is a show that my theater savvy parents should be eating up and for some reason it isn't even on their radar. Is that bad marketing? Maybe. I don't believe that anyone is hoping for this to fail. What I do believe is that in 2022 we have grown EXHAUSTED by the trope of guys dressing up as women for whatever reason...Also is there even one story where women dress up as men to get ahead? It's just a very antiquated old school conceit. Where "Tootsie, the musical" and "Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical" failed, I do believe that SLIH succeeded in figuring out the "man in a dress" situation and handled it very well by making it feel current but that might not even be enough.

Broadway is in a very weird spot right now. No new shows, even with rave reviews, are doing "normal" business. Sadly, this seems to be the carry over of the pandemic. People are just being much more cautious with what they want to spend money on. I'm thrilled that most of the theaters are filled with shows but heart broken that most of these theaters are at far less than capacity on a nightly basis.

Bill Snibson said: “Also is there even one story where women dress up as men to get ahead?”

Well, there was a little show called Victor/Victoria, but I get your point.

Robbie2 said: "poisonivy2 said: "BuddyStarr said: "I don't understand all the hate and negativity on this board for this show. It seems like there are many who are just hoping that this show fails. I've seen it twice and was floored by how great it is. There seem to be a lot of people overjoyed at the thought of this show closing early. Can anyone explain the hate for this original musical with probably one of the hardest working ensembles on stage?"

I don't want this show to fail. I know that many lives depend on it. But it's just not (IMO) a good show. I wrote about why I disliked the show upthread but here it is again:

https://humbledandoverwhelmed.blogspot.com/2022/11/some-like-it-corny.html"

Stick to your day job. Being a critic is just not your thing. Terrible review as SLIH is a fun (funny) show with terrific performances."

So "I disagree so therefore you are wrong." Are you like 12 years old?

And I write professionally for a publication bachtrack. You can google it up.