Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#0Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:29pmAre there any shows that were praised by critics that you disliked? Which ones?
#1re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:37pmThoroughly Modern Millie and 42nd Street. I just didn't like those shows at all. I thought the music wasn't very memorable, and I thought the storylines were just okay. I don't see the appeal to either show.
I have my books and my poetry to protect me...
#2re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:39pm
Wasnt POTO loved by the critics because if it was, then that'd be my vote 
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Derek2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/10/04
#3re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:39pmI love all broadway shows lol. Some more than others, but Ive never really came across one I didnt like
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#4re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:41pmI don't think I've ever not liked some aspect of a show... I go through phases lol. I definately like some more than others, but I don't dislike any musicals. Done right, any musical can be good (theoretically lol)
#5re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:42pm
Contact.
...Millie.
Not saying I don't like the show, but critics (and the Tony committee) kinda kissed The Producer's booty a lil.
was Cats and Blood Brothers well liked? if not, they've made the list!
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#6re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:43pmChinkie -- just say your pic and I had to take one just like it!!! LOVE it!
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#7re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:47pmCATS was not well recived in New York. The choreography was praised as well as the design, but no. It didn't get GREAT reviews by any means. One of the papers even printed TIM WEBBER in the headline, just as a mistake, and to the fact that Andrew Lloyed Webber was pretty much an unknown that that point.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#8re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:53pm
Millie wasnt loved by critics though. It got mixed to very negative reviews, aside from Harriet Harris and Sutton Foster.
My pick would be Wonderful Town. Booooring!
#9re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:55pm
chinkie azn jai....POTO was not liked by most critics (just to let you know) 
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#10re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:57pmWell crap, my list was sure uneducated. I htink the better question is: why are crappy shows staying open so long? Oh Millie, how I loooooath thee!
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Lucifer
Stand-by Joined: 8/26/04
#11re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:59pm
I have to agree w/ Derek and timote
I tend to like all musicals for different reasons and some more than others
~ "No, I don't want to hurt you... I only want to KILL!!!!" -Bat Boy
#12re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 7:01pmany sondheim...
"Hold up your head. Never be afraid to shine. Viva la difference in my body and my mind. All out with loneliness Such a waste of time. Come in from the outside" ~ Taboo
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#14re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:38pmSondheim? ouch
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Derek2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/10/04
#15re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:44pmYeah. Every show has something. I mean even people who dont really like wicked will admit that. so will people that dont really love avenue q. theres always something...a few songs, the choreography, story, score, settings, costumes, lighting...u know the list lol.
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#16re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:51pm
"One of the papers even printed TIM WEBBER in the headline, just as a mistake, and to the fact that Andrew Lloyed Webber was pretty much an unknown that that point."
Lloyd Webber unknown up to that point? Where are you getting your information from?
Lloyd Webber was very much well-known by the time he wrote "CATS"
Ever heard of two shows called: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and EVITA?
Two shows which put him on the map and were phenomenal hits.
Not known?..yeah uh-huh
Updated On: 8/28/04 at 08:51 PM
B.B. Wolf
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/26/04
#17re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:57pmWonderful Town.
Word. Word, indeed.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#18re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 9:00pmAlso add Les Miz to my list. I didnt HATE it but it was far from my favorite.
#19re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 9:05pm
I second Blood Brothers. I did NOT like that show in the least. I have to add The Producers as well. I don't like most of the music in that show.
Sondheim is never over-rated, ever.
#20re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 9:21pm
"Sondheim is never over-rated, ever"
Si, es verdad.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
thirdrowcenter
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#21re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 9:25pmI think it might have been loved by critics but I'm not really sure: Noises Off was the only show I ever walked out at intermission
#22re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 9:26pmReally? You may be the first person I've seen that didn't like NOISES OFF.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#23re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/28/04 at 11:58pmI didn't think the critics liked anything.
Gypsy - Betty Buckley
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leomaxfrank
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/04
#24re: Show that was loved by critics, but you hate?
Posted: 8/29/04 at 4:46amThe Producers is probably one of the most overrated shows in recent Broadway history.
But I won't live alone in a house of regret.
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