Saw In My Life and loved it!

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Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:30pm

My wife and I saw the show last night. Seeing the reviews we expected it to be horrible. Were we ever pleasantly surprised! We loved the music, the performers were excellent, and the story, while unusual to say the least, was great. Funny, touching, with an interesting metaphysical twist. It would be a shame if this show closes soon. Having seen well over 90 shows, this was one that I will see again soon.

#2

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:32pm

I salute you for not listening to the reviews and forming your own opinions.

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The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda "And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler

#3

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:33pm

Glad to hear you liked it. I did as well.

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#4

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:34pm

I've seen it twice. I wouldn't say I love it. But I didn't hate it. I was entertained, and David Turner dancing with the skeleton was well worth the admission price.

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#5

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:37pm

Glad to hear someone else not outright panning it. I was entertained as well, however, I found the performance of the lead actress to be rather annoying and her voice very shrill.

I think it could've been a much better show had Joe Brooks gotten someone else to direct it. That way some of the less congruent elements could've been omitted or fixed.

#6

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:39pm

i still haven't seen this show, but i really don't know if i want to or not.

what other kind of shows do you like? you said you've seen over 90, so i'm just wondering what your taste is.

#7

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:51pm

A few of our favorite shows are: Les miz, Jane Eyre, Wicked, Phantom, Jekyll and Hyde, and Aida.

#8

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:52pm

i like all of those shows too!

so, you would recommend In My Life?

#9

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:55pm

Oy. It was such a waste of talent.
If only it was a good story.
The worst part was Al and the flying dame edna fairy.
Please. It was so bad it was almost good.
I was laughing so hard. Trainwrecks are very entertaining.

Updated On: 11/12/05 at 06:55 PM

#10

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 6:57pm

I almost want to see it for fascination purposes like the people who go to auto races to see a crash and of course with TDF, I'll only be spending $30.

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#11

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:03pm

You should go. The fairy is so funny.
I've never had so much fun at such a mess!

#12

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:19pm

well i'm glad jklass liked it, I hope Joe Brooks can keep it open for 120 performances (at least) so he can be crazy enough to tour it then i can see it!

#13

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:30pm

It is really the best trainwreck I have seen.

#14

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:32pm

i think we've established that already but thanks for reiterating your point, always love to hear more repetition in my life

#15

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:33pm

awesome...i enjoyed the show too...def not Tony material..but fun.

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"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

#16

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 9:05pm

I'm going in to the city in December with my dad, and couldn't decide what to see, so I was actually thinking about maybe seeing In My Life, despite what most people have said about it. Do you think it's worth going to see for someone who only gets to the city about 3-4 times a year? I'm usually really open-minded to any kind of play/musical.

#17

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 9:25pm

No Tiny.
There are so many great shows to see:
1. The Color Purple- Great voices. Great sets. Pure magic.
2. Jersey Boys- A sure fire hit. The cast are great and it is the best Juke box musical since Mamma Mia. I had a blast.
3. Avenue Q.
4. Forbidden Broadway
5. Hairspray.
Don't see In My Life if you only have a short time to enjoy broadway. The only people that should see In My Life are people that are amused by trainwrecks.

#18

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 9:48pm

Tiny- Form your own opinion about it. that's the best way to go.

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http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda "And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler

#19

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/12/05 at 10:26pm

I agree with Dancing. Watch some clips if you are curious. That might help you make a decision.

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#20

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/13/05 at 12:08am

I just got home from it! I really liked it. Loved it, no. Hated it, no. It was my 2nd time so I knew what to expect (& what not to expect...) Considering it was a sold out audience, I was really impressed!

#21

re: Saw In My Life and loved it!

Posted: 11/13/05 at 12:26am

Corine...when you refer to Jersey Boys as the "best jukebox musical since Mamma Mia," which do you think is better?