Saw Kerry in Little Shop tonight...

[Rob]

Saw Kerry in Little Shop tonight...#0

Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:11am

...so now have a frame of reference to compare it a bit with Jessica-Snow Wilson who I saw last week as Audrey. Jessica was very good in the role, and played the part fairly closely to how Ellen Greene did in the movie. Kerry on the other hand was absolutely fantastic, and I thought in many ways, made the character her own. I give her a great deal of credit for having the courage to take a part so closely associated and preserved by another actress because there’s truly no way to please everyone with such a portrayal. Overall, the show’s very highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun night out.

Also, the cast recording is now available at the theater and well worth the price for Suddenly Seymour on its own. Haven't listened to the rest yet, Yankees took post-show precedence on the car ride back to Nyack.

[broadwayguy2]

re: Saw Kerry in Little Shop tonight...#1

Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:13am

Thanks, Rob!

I love what I have heard of Sudenly Seymour... I WANT this CD..

Go YANKEES!

[Rob]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:17am

One other note about tonight, they had surveys included in the Playbills asking what made you come see the show, what radio stations you listen to, newspapers you read, etc. A good idea to determine where marketing $$s are working.

[FosterChild]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:18am

Wow. They're still doing surveys? They were doing them during previews. This is very late for a show to still being handing them out. I guess it's on its last legs

[Rob]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:22am

I don't think a marketing effectiveness survey would be a sign of doom, just a sign of looking to spend $$ wisely. With all of the choices out there these days, the costs involved and the difficulty in determing what's working best when you've got multiple campaigns running at once I'm surprised that more shows aren't doing the same.

[Unknown User]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:24am

Not always.. They sometimes just do it for marketing purposes. The companies who produce the show or the theaters who house them might want it got refrence on to know how to see shows in presently or in the future.

[jrb_actor]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 12:28am

I saw the show myself on Thursday night.

The surveys have nothing to do with the show--just marketing of a Broadway show.

The show is not in trouble--it was actually quite fun (and I consider myself a merciless fan of the musical). And finally having seen the show, I don't see where it ever deserved the vitriolic missives--critiques and personal opinions, sure--but it doesn't deserve, nor come close to inciting venom.

johnraymondbarker.com

[FosterChild]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 4:07am

Do you guys really think that a show that's not in trouble takes the time to do surveys like that a month into the run? Have you looked at the grosses? It would be surprising to see the show make it past January. Not being venomous, just honest.

[VinnieTheIceman]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 8:02am

LSOH will not make it to the spring. They are selling no tickets. Bad career choice Kerry.

[BwayTheatre11]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 9:59am

Actually, I think it was a GREAT career choice, Kerry! Not every show is going to make it big like Hairspray. I also cannot wait to hear the rest of Suddenly Seymour. Ok, is it still coming out Tuesday?...I have heard different rumors.

CCM '10!

[Al Dente]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 10:39am

I will have to agree with Fosterchild and Vinnie. It's not looking good and it has very little to do with this or any other fan board. The problem is with this particular production of the show, period!

[Corine2]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 10:42am

Kerry gives a great performance and it is a great show.
Oh and the plant is incredible. Bigger then ever before.
I saw the original and love the show. It is worth seeing.

[Al Dente]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 10:50am

I thought you never saw the original Corinne.

[Corine2]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 10:53am

I have seen the original. I saw it three times.
Excuse me if I forgot the name of the theater.
It was many years ago.

[Al Dente]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 10:54am

It was a rhetorical question.

[BrdwyThtr]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 11:30am

I don't see LSOH closing anytime soon. I think it will at least last until the Tony's. This year, the Tony's should make a special category for puppets.

[Unknown User]

Saw Kerry in Little Shop tonight...#16

Posted: 10/19/03 at 11:47am

The Orpheum Theater it was....

[TheBalladeer]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 11:50am

What are you people talking about? This show has not shown any indication of it closing anytime soon. And why should there be any concern about it? The show is not in trouble, and it will be fine. It is an enjoyable theatrical experience, that appeals to the masses, and has a cult following. Not to mention that it is a very good production of it. Every production cannot be perfect, especially when it has a previous incarnation to compare itself to. I think all the prophecies and conclusions about it closing soon is ridiculous. And jrb is right....these surveys are only being done for marketing reasons. Do you seriously think they are just going to up and close their show because of a few nay-sayers? No. I've seen the show twice already and most of the audience, if not all, came out of that theatre with a smile on their faces. I wish Little Shop, Kerry, and all the cast well. And no, Kerry, you made a great career choice!

Cheers,
The Balladeer

"Someone tell the story...Someone sing the song...."

[FosterChild]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 2:06pm

A show at 60% just a few weeks after reviews is NOT doing well. Trust me. I don't know how much the producers are willing to lose in trying to make a hit, but it looks like it'll close the first week of January. I know you KIDS on here just want to say things like "It was great!" "Kerry was great!" "It was fun!" and "Check it out anyway!" but if we're talking about things from a business perspective, it's doomed.

[jrb_actor]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 4:07pm

Not a kid. =)

johnraymondbarker.com

[Mr. Tuttle]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 4:42pm

I love it.

FosterChild says "Trut me..I know what I'm talking about."

Oh really? Then please share with us your expertise of the industry? What is your position in the theater industry that gives you the wealth of knowledge that makes you able to make such sweeping and grand statments?

Oh yes...I see it coming. "I will not tell you what I do. I don't have too. but TRUST ME..I know what I'm saying."

Seen it before. Some 12 year old arm chair quaterback who likes to think they are part of a major billion dollar industry and able to make those all important decisions just because they read Playbill.

If you want to make these snap decisions, then have the background and expertise in the field.

Trust me.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

[FosterChild]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 6:05pm

No reason to explain to you my background. Let's just wait a few months and I'll be right. Oh, and Mr. Tuttle, you misquoted me. Updated On: 10/19/03 at 06:05 PM

[BwayTheatre11]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 6:42pm

We KIDS are appealed to different shows that you OLD PEOPLE, so don't even bring that into play. Anyways, who cares? Fosterchild, you should be supporting the show no matter how bad it is...if not than re-register as a different user name.

CCM '10!

[FosterChild]

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Posted: 10/19/03 at 6:57pm

BwayTheatre, your first comment makes no sense, so I can't even respond. As to your second, who said I'm not supporting the show? I LOVE hunter, but that won't make the show keep running. I'm being brutally honest about its future life. Updated On: 10/19/03 at 06:57 PM

[BwayTheatre11]

Saw Kerry in Little Shop tonight...#24

Posted: 10/19/03 at 7:41pm

I didn't say you were not being honest.

CCM '10!