South Pacific, Boeing, Gypsy, Xanadu, ACL, The Fantasticks, Title Reviews

[muscle23ftl]

South Pacific, Boeing, Gypsy, Xanadu, ACL, The Fantasticks, Title Reviews#1

Posted: 8/12/08 at 2:24pm

South Pacific: This thrilling new production has become the hottest ticket in town, and that's great news because this production is almost perfection, the musicians are fantastic and so is the cast, Kelli O'Hara deserved a Tony for her work as Nellie. (9/10)

Boeing Boeing: Or should I say "Boring Boring"?, well, although it is a funny play, and the actors are very good in it, I just find this play to be very dated, predictible and not shocking like it must have been years ago when it was 1st on Broadway. (4/10)

Gypsy: Patti LuPone gives a terrific performance, this classic brings you back to the old days, but I felt like it dragged at moments. The audience loved it, and it was nearly sold out. Patti's voice was in perfect shape, what a talented singer! (6/10)

Xanadu: This show was gay heaven, so much eye candy. Cheyenne Jackson is one of the best male singers I've heard. Kerry Butler is perfect for her part, and Curtis Holbrook rocked the house with his dancing and his tap number, such a cutie!
Mary Testa and Whoopi Goldberg were very funny, Whoopi can't sing to save her life, but you can tell she joined the show to have fun, and not to take it too seriously. Marty Thomas was amazing as well. The best show on Broadway? No way, but it's the most fun I've had in awhile. (8/10)

A Chorus Line: This show is perfection, I do think it's the best show currently on Broadway, too bad it's saying goodbye in a week. Mario Lopez was quite a surprise, I thought he nailed the role of Zack. Charlotte D'Amboise's last Tony-nominated performance as Cassie shows what a real Broadway diva is all about. Her acting, dancing, singing was perfect. The audience went crazy with her number. Im glad I got to witness this legendary performance with 2 BWW members. The entire cast was brilliant. (10/10)

The Fantasticks: This show is the longest running show in history for a reason, it's fantastic! The songs written by Tom Jones are terrific, and so is the music by Harvey Schmidt. Dennis Parlato reprises the role of El Gallo perfectly, John Thoman Waite, Michael Nostrand and Gene Jones are really perfect in every way(they all performed roles in the previous version of The Fantasticks at the Sullivan), Steven Routman was great, and newcomers Margaret Anne Florence, her acting skills, her youth, and rising soprano made the perfect Luisa, and Jordan Nichols, who played Matt, was terrific, his voice and acting were excellent, and being a cutie doesn't hurt either. Im thrilled to see this magical piece of American theatre, selling out on a Monday night. Audiences from all over the world filled The Snapple Theatre on Broadway and 50th.(10/10)

Title of Show: Very original new musical, with inspiring acting. Great show, very simple, and I loved it eventhough I usually enjoy larger casts and full orchestrations.(8/10)

"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-

Updated On: 8/26/08 at 02:24 PM

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#2

Posted: 8/13/08 at 2:39am

Title of Show review added.

"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-

[ljay889]

re: Some Brief Reviews#2

Posted: 8/13/08 at 2:40am

You are back.

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#3

Posted: 8/13/08 at 3:25am

Yes, I've been too busy with work and school, im thrilled that I took a week off to come to NYC and see these wonderful shows though.

"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-

[jaystarr]

re: Some Brief Reviews#4

Posted: 8/13/08 at 6:53am

Great reviews, nick! I am glad that you finally had a chance to see XANADU! and glad that I met you on your trip this year to NYC!

and definitely glad that youre back and posting again!

J*
Updated On: 8/13/08 at 06:53 AM

[little_sally]

re: Some Brief Reviews#5

Posted: 8/13/08 at 11:35am

I'm sorry you didn't like Boeing-Boeing. It was one of my favorites from this past season. But thanks for sharing your reviews!

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

[Patash]

re: Some Brief Reviews#6

Posted: 8/13/08 at 12:07pm

I have to say you kind of missed the point of Boeing, Boeing. Of course it's dated -- the production plays that up. And to suspect that it was "shocking" in its day is another miss -- it was never been to be shocking, or thought provoking, or anything else-- just a piece of fluff entertainment. Sorry you weren't entertained, which is its ONLY purpose -- I laughed my head off when I saw it in London and again on Broadway. If you hate silly farce, you'll hate Boeing, Boeing. Perhaps that was it.

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#7

Posted: 8/14/08 at 12:32am

About Boeing Boeing, it just didn't work for me, but most people seem to love this play.
I paid only us$ 20 to see it and I got to take a pic with Miss Baranski after the show, so it was worth it.
Nice meeting you too Jay! You never told me how was Drew Lachey in Spamalot?

"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-

Updated On: 8/14/08 at 12:32 AM

[everythingtaboo]

re: Some Brief Reviews#8

Posted: 8/15/08 at 12:07am

Happy to see you got to see A Chorus Line before Charlotte left, she'll always be a high point of that show for me.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#9

Posted: 8/15/08 at 5:12pm

Me too! I was lucky enough to see Charlotte as Cassie twice. She's wonderful.

"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-

[singingbackup]

re: Some Brief Reviews#10

Posted: 8/15/08 at 6:00pm

You are a theater maniac! Sorry to have missed you.

[SNLMedia]

re: Some Brief Reviews#11

Posted: 8/15/08 at 6:07pm

Muscle, I saw you leaving the men's room at the St. James on Saturday night before the show started. Glad you enjoyed Gypsy! Did you see those two girls in center orchestra who gave Patti a standing O on her entrance? That cracked me up.

"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#12

Posted: 8/16/08 at 4:23am

Well, it was definitly me, haha, I was there that Saturday night, yes, I noticed that some of those women in the in the center orchestra were a little too excited, LOL!
I loved the way that Patti enters the stage, but their excitement was a little too much, and somehow inappropiate since they interrupted the show.

"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-

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#13

Posted: 8/26/08 at 1:18am

Im sorry I missed you too singing, but Im thrilled about your success in Los Angeles, you did it again! Congrats and hugs.

"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-

[broadwayfan7]

re: Some Brief Reviews#14

Posted: 8/26/08 at 7:38am

Thanks for your reviews!

"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."

[singingbackup]

re: Some Brief Reviews#15

Posted: 8/26/08 at 1:51pm

Yes, thanks it's pretty cool out here. And we have '9 to 5' thank god. :)

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#16

Posted: 8/28/08 at 1:21am

No problem broadwayfan!

Yes, "9 to 5" doesn't appeal to me much, but hope you enjoy it!

"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-

[DAME]

re: Some Brief Reviews#17

Posted: 8/28/08 at 1:29am

Muscle;
I am a huge fan of Charlotte. I have been since I saw her in "Song And Dance". Did you ever get to see her Roxie in "Chicago" ?

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#18

Posted: 8/28/08 at 1:46am

Hey DAME, isn't it funny that Charlotte asked me the same question you are asking me now? No, I've never seen her in Chicago.
You are so lucky you got to see her in Song & Dance, she must have been brilliant, as usual, and I love that show. Charlotte was really the highlight of my trip. I'd recommend anyone who missed her in A Chorus Line to watch her number on that site we shouldn't mention...

"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-

Updated On: 8/28/08 at 01:46 AM

[DAME]

re: Some Brief Reviews#19

Posted: 8/28/08 at 1:59am

Well; I wouldn't be surprised if they asked her to reprise it yet again. I would love that. I enjoyed reading your reviews. I also loved South Pacific but had one of the highlights of my theater going life when I saw Gypsy with Patti. I saw the tour of Chorus Line when it was in town a few months ago. It was just a tad dated for me. But enjoyable.

Glad you enjoyed your trip. LOVE YOUR HAIRCUT.

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[alxscrz2]

re: Some Brief Reviews#20

Posted: 8/28/08 at 2:48am

Muscle, u were in NYC and didn't even tell me. I'm soooo hurt lmao

[husk_charmer]

re: Some Brief Reviews#21

Posted: 8/28/08 at 8:53am

Not that it matters, but Charlotte was wearing the same shirt the night I saw her.

http://www.youtube.com/huskcharmer

[Unknown User]

re: Some Brief Reviews#22

Posted: 8/29/08 at 6:35pm

Great reviews

I'm glad you had a great week, especially watching South Pacific~!

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#23

Posted: 8/31/08 at 1:55am

DAME, thanks for the compliments, and honestly, Im very glad that I got to see Patti in Gypsy, I think she is probably the perfect actress to play the role of Rose and I love the recording, as well as Bette Midler's version. I was just more moved by South Pacific, The Fantasticks and A Chorus Line during this trip, but Im definitly happy that I got to see Patti's performance, and well, her voice is in perfect shape.

Thanks for all the information on how to get South Pacific tix Korenglish! Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison, and the rest of the cast were flawless in this show. A real gem. The musicians were fabulous too!

"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-

Updated On: 8/31/08 at 01:55 AM

[muscle23ftl]

re: Some Brief Reviews#24

Posted: 9/3/08 at 5:04am

I might as well add, Ben Brantley's wonderful review of "The Fantasticks" Revival...

http://theater2.nytimes.com/2006/08/24/theater/reviews/24fant.html

"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-