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everythingtaboo said: "Saw the show tonight in the orchestra. While I did have some issues with it - did Sugar need one ballad after another?! - overall I had a blast, and so did the full orchestra and I think full mezzanine. Casey's choreography can be a bit much at times, but I really thought it served the frantic nature of the storyline well. And the score was very hummable and made you want to bounce in your seat. What score can do that nowadays? Borle was fun and Ghee was a total showstopper, Hicks was lovely, and Del Aguila and Williams were delightful scene stealers.

I do wonder what the thought behind opening in December was. I think the show could do very well with word of mouth, but to open on the precipice of the slow Winter months, I do hope there's some reserve. If it could run slowly to make it to the Easter/spring break crowds, I see momentum building from there."

Looks like there aren't enough people who want to bounce in their seat. I guess the days of old-fashioned musicals is over.  Perhaps, they appeal to a niche audience or need names in the cast to succeed. Yes, the film is well-known, but do today's audience know it or have seen it?  The people who wrote the show are not well-known. How many people know who wrote the Hairspray score?  And, then there is the logo. It is awful and tells you nothing about the show or even gives a little hint. The show is set in the 1930s, but logo doesn't read 1930s.

 

It's clearly turning into a tough sell maybe because of its dated source material and who that actually appeals to. They might've been better off doing "Bosom Buddies: the Musical" with Tom Hanks producing. heehee

As a boomer myself, I vaguely remember the film from seeing it on television as a child (or teenager, maybe), and recall it as amusing yet already kind of old-fashioned as well as overacted.  The film's strengths were its charismatic lead performers.  Without those folks, a new version of the work would have to offer up something pretty spectacular to compensate.  A fantastic score or a breakout performance might have drawn me in.  Even though I still have two slots left in my January trip, SLIH has fallen off my list.

JSquared2 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Word is that a priority loan has been taken out to help the show survive.

This show should have opened four months later than it did.But too many gung-ho (can that term still be said?) producers think all is well in the state of Denmark and that the people will simply flock back to the auditorium like it’s 1999."



Considering that the co-lead producer is The Shubert Organization, I think they have a better understanding than you of the current marketplace."

Lol have you seen the “current marketplace” grosses? Have you seen how many shows have closed recently and how many are on the brink?

Maybe realize that there have been a bunch of bad decisions by a bunch of experienced producers on a bunch of shows, and their “understanding” has led to this situation today.

Updated On: 12/29/22 at 02:35 PM

BorisTomashevsky said: "JSquared2 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Word is that a priority loan has been taken out to help the show survive.

This show should have opened four months later than it did.But too many gung-ho (can that term still be said?) producers think all is well in the state of Denmark and that the people will simply flock back to the auditorium like it’s 1999."



Considering that the co-lead producer is The Shubert Organization, I think they have a better understanding than you of the current marketplace."

Lol have you seen the “current marketplace” grosses? Have you seen how many shows have closed recently and how many are on the brink?

Maybe realize that there have been a bunch of bad decisions by a bunch of experienced producers on a bunch of shows, and their “understanding” has led to this situation today."

There's an article in the NYT this week about the Metropolitan Opera going through the same thing -- it's post-pandemic problems, and it's affected every type of live entertainment. It doesn't help to criticize people who are doing their level best to stay in business.

For the poster a few minutes back -- I consider J. Harrison Ghee a breakout performer; I was at last night's performance sitting next to a family from PA -- it was the first Broadway show for all five of them (parents, three kids who looked to be 12 - 15 years old). They were out of their minds with joy by the end, standing and cheering and stomping -- an experience I'm sure they'll remember always.  

Don't let the relatively few nay-sayers here sway you -- when there's hundreds of theater-goers having a blast every night. Christian Borle is also at the top of his game, and Kevin Del Aguila beguiles the audience from the word go. 

In a word? Go!

Social media is endlessly fascinating. Classic film Twitter adores the movie Some Like It Hot and speaks of it as something always fresh and funny; this board is all "Pfft, that ridiculous outdated old thing." I know, two different niches with different priorities and values. But still fascinating.

christinelavin said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "JSquared2 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Word is that a priority loan has been taken out to help the show survive.

This show should have opened four months later than it did.But too many gung-ho (can that term still be said?) producers think all is well in the state of Denmark and that the people will simply flock back to the auditorium like it’s 1999."



Considering that the co-lead producer is The Shubert Organization, I think they have a better understanding than you of the current marketplace."

Lol have you seen the “current marketplace” grosses? Have you seen how many shows have closed recently and how many are on the brink?

Maybe realize that there have been a bunch of bad decisions by a bunch of experienced producers on a bunch of shows, and their “understanding” has led to this situation today."

There's an article in the NYT this week about the Metropolitan Opera going through the same thing -- it's post-pandemic problems, and it's affected every type of live entertainment. It doesn't help to criticize people who are doing their level best to stay in business.

For the poster a few minutes back -- I consider J. Harrison Ghee a breakout performer; I was at last night's performance sitting next to a family from PA -- it was the first Broadway show for all five of them (parents, three kids who looked to be 12 - 15 years old). They were out of their minds with joy by the end, standing and cheering and stomping -- an experience I'm sure they'll remember always.

Don't let the relatively few nay-sayers here sway you -- when there's hundreds of theater-goers having a blast every night. Christian Borle is also at the top of his game, and Kevin Del Aguila beguiles the audience from the word go.

In a word? Go!"

Yes, Christine!   I agree!  Love your story.  And I also agree about Ghee.  Ghee was fantastic as well.

I know that theater is a very subjective thing but as I walked out of the theater I couldn't help but think that with what I had just seen, my personal feelings about it, and the reviews it had already gotten, this would be a hit.  Upon meeting up with my friends afterwards, I was like, the only way a person couldn't like a show like this is if they were void of a pulse, or just such a theater elitist that they need to be the one to go against the grain on that which is popular.    

Imagine my surprise to see the convo turning to money being put into it to keep it afloat.  I mean, what?   That all goes totally against the critics and even the majority of posters on here, including you and me. 

I wish them the best and I sure hope it catches on.  Broadway is a diverse place and there is still a place for this kind of musical.   I hope.

I understand that flashy and splashy musicals are not everyone's cup of tea, but to deny what is going on up there on that stage, I mean, even if it's not your favorite, or doesn't even make your top 20, I'm not sure how one would not at least consider this good.  Even if you want to say "good, not great."  

But to call it awful. Don't get it.   

theatreguy12 said: "christinelavin said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "JSquared2 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Word is that a priority loan has been taken out to help the show survive.

This show should have opened four months later than it did.But too many gung-ho (can that term still be said?) producers think all is well in the state of Denmark and that the people will simply flock back to the auditorium like it’s 1999."



Considering that the co-lead producer is The Shubert Organization, I think they have a better understanding than you of the current marketplace."

Lol have you seen the “current marketplace” grosses? Have you seen how many shows have closed recently and how many are on the brink?

Maybe realize that there have been a bunch of bad decisions by a bunch of experienced producers on a bunch of shows, and their “understanding” has led to this situation today."

There's an article in the NYT this week about the Metropolitan Opera going through the same thing -- it's post-pandemic problems, and it's affected every type of live entertainment. It doesn't help to criticize people who are doing their level best to stay in business.

For the poster a few minutes back -- I consider J. Harrison Ghee a breakout performer; I was at last night's performance sitting next to a family from PA -- it was the first Broadway show for all five of them (parents, three kids who looked to be 12 - 15 years old). They were out of their minds with joy by the end, standing and cheering and stomping -- an experience I'm sure they'll remember always.

Don't let the relatively few nay-sayers here sway you -- when there's hundreds of theater-goers having a blast every night. Christian Borle is also at the top of his game, and Kevin Del Aguila beguiles the audience from the word go.

In a word? Go!"

Yes, Christine! I agree! Love your story. And I also agree about Ghee. Ghee was fantastic as well.

I know that theater is a very subjective thing but as I walked out of the theater I couldn't help but think that with what I had just seen, my personal feelings about it, and the reviews it had already gotten, this would be a hit. Upon meeting up with my friends afterwards, I was like, the only way a person couldn't like a show like this is if they were void of a pulse, or just such a theater elitist that they need to be the one to go against the grain on that which is popular.

Imagine my surprise to see the convo turning to money being put into it to keep it afloat. I mean, what? That all goes totally against the critics and even the majority of posters on here, including you and me.

I wish them the best and I sure hope it catches on. Broadway is a diverse place and there is still a place for this kind of musical. I hope.

I understand that flashy and splashy musicals are not everyone's cup of tea, but to deny what is going on up there on that stage, I mean, even if it's not your favorite, or doesn't even make your top 20, I'm not sure how one would not at least consider this good. Even if you want to say "good, not great."

But to call it awful. Don't get it."

This rubs me the wrong way. Like you said, theater is subjective. There's no need to accuse those who didn't particularly like the show of being devoid of a pulse or detesting splashy musicals.