Posted: 11/9/15 at 11:58am
I just listened to the song from "School of Rock." It reminded me a lot of 13 -- a musical about kids that I just wasn't interested in, although it was professional and solid. I wonder if School of Rock will be the same, or will they find a way to successfully attract a non-family audience. Thoughts?
Posted: 11/9/15 at 12:05pm
It's Andrew Lloyd Webber, based off a rather popular film, and is not comprised of a completely young cast. I'm thinking of this show as more of a Matilda than a 13.
Posted: 11/9/15 at 12:50pm
That's interesting. Did Matilda attract adults? I thought it was the family audience that was keeping it going.
Posted: 11/10/15 at 2:21am
The movie attracted more than a family audience. (Personally, I'm with you - I have no desire to see it.)
Posted: 11/10/15 at 10:04am
I really didn't care for the SOR movie at all..but I really enjoyed the first preview last night. The energy and talent of the kids ..and Alex Brightman's performance were worth the visit to me. The whole show was just fun.
I didn't see 13 so I can't comment on that but I can see it appealing to the same audiences as Matilda -in the sense that it has appeal for both adult and children who are not that young (I don't believe a show is necessary only a kids show because there are kids in it). Matilda the movie is more of a kid movie - though I personally enjoyed both of them...and I have been an adult for a long time..LOL
