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[willep]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1725

Posted: 2/24/11 at 10:33am

When I did rush, I got Orchestra row S seat 30, it was the sidemost seat in row S and I really didn't miss any of the flying that I can recall.

[TimFan]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1726

Posted: 2/24/11 at 12:44pm

Well, I saw it. I bit the bullet. The treviews are right, short answer. There were no falls or screw ups during our show, which was too bad (everyone was hoping for it.) I think the music is better then it's getting credit for.

Also 'In The Heights' is coming to my town (Hershey PA) and I’m trying to win tickets for me and my Mom through an online contest. just click this link below and it counts as a vote for me, thanks

http://www.beintheheights.com/timwalker

[TheatreDiva90016]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1727

Posted: 2/24/11 at 1:23pm

^^^^^^^^^^^
No thanks, Newbie.

"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2

[LegallyBroadway2]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1728

Posted: 2/24/11 at 1:26pm

So I saw the show Tuesday night. It was a blast.

The audience was mellow upon entering, but the energy increased in the balcony when the house crew warned us about actor entrances and exits on the balcony.

So the show begins. Stunning visuals. Looks impressive.

Then. Then the Greek chorus school kids enter.

The story hit a stand still.

And never recovered.

Now, I loved the show. But the Greek chorus needs to be cut.

And if cut, the show would be way better. Running time, plot, just remove the chrous. Add some lines of dialogue, and there is Spider-man!

Peter and Uncle Ben need a song together. Like even a verse together would improve the over all story tremendously. Just a line. Please!

The wrestling match was useless. Stupid, silly, and useless. Please cut it or change it.

Peter. He wins money. What does he do with it? It's not mentioned again. . Unless I missed it.

Osbourne was annoying. Him and his wife. And there needs to be more development with the army generals. That was random, and I know there was a line in a previous scene about it. . But not enough.

Loved the flying! Loved the music! So different and brilliant. bullying by numbers was an awesome song.

The reason for the green goblin to attack spider man was stupid. And he then randomly had Mary Jane?

This musical was so random. So random. So so random.

It was snapshots in the spider man world.

But it can be greatly improved just by tightening up the book. It's the book. There is still time.

With a $65+ million budget, good job on that alligator man and the large spider web by. Arachne made a fish net. Cool.

The villain fashion show should be moved to when they are 'destructing' the city. And actually put to use. It was pretty awesome.

The man on the bucket. Wtf.

No seriously wtf was that?

The connection between Reeve as Peter as Spider-man was lost.

Lost. How many times was Peter in suit?

Let's have Peter in the suit in the end okay? He saves Mary Jane, well attempts to in suit, then Arachne catches him and he is out of suit. COSTUME change. Come on.

But in reality all the important negative aspects are from the book

Everything else was incredible. I came in expecting a comic book to come to life. And it delivered.

The acting was amazing. The music was so good. The flying, sets, lights, so beautiful.

Julia's work as director was inspiring.

I hope this show pushes its opening back and fixes the changes that can be made so easily. Just the book! That's all we ask! Then I'm sure it'll have a good run. I hope for the best to everyone connected to the production.

Good job, loved it.

I can't wait to see it again!

[LegallyBroadway2]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1729

Posted: 2/24/11 at 1:32pm

Oh and I'm also impressed with how fast, seamless, and quiet the crew went to prepare and remove harnesses for the actors on the balcony.

[shrekster224]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1730

Posted: 3/1/11 at 5:36pm

If I go to the show on a Sunday, will I be seeing Reeve Carney of Matthew James Thomas?

[willep]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1731

Posted: 3/1/11 at 5:51pm

I believe you'd see Matthew. He does the matinees.

[steven22]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1732

Posted: 3/1/11 at 6:12pm

Matthew James Thomas. I saw him. Better than Reeve.

[Katurian2]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1733

Posted: 3/1/11 at 7:33pm

Looks like from Reeve's twitter message he just posted that we'll be seeing a TOTD EP in coming weeks. They should've done that months ago as a marketing tool. Finally.

"Are you sorry for civilization? I am sorry for it too." ~Coast of Utopia: Shipwreck

[jdtp12]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1734

Posted: 3/1/11 at 8:08pm

I think it will be interesting to see what songs they see fit to use for marketing. I would guess:

1. Boy Falls from the Sky
2. Rise Above
3. If This World Should End
4. possibly Walk Away (?)

[shrekster224]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1735

Posted: 3/1/11 at 8:37pm

Thanks. I was hoping to see Matt. I've heard great things about him.

[Katurian2]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1736

Posted: 3/1/11 at 8:39pm

Sounds about right to me. I'd hope they would do Bouncing Off the Walls instead of Picture This though. It's a more upbeat song, and with the other 3 selections, a faster number is kind of needed.

"Are you sorry for civilization? I am sorry for it too." ~Coast of Utopia: Shipwreck

[rougeduck]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1737

Posted: 3/1/11 at 8:45pm

I want think again.

[uncageg]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1738

Posted: 3/1/11 at 11:36pm

The cast is singing on Letterman tonight. (Tues)

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[rougeduck]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1739

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:08am

SH*T did I miss them?

[bwayphreak234]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1740

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:13am

They should definitely do Rise Above and Think Again.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[n2nbaby]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1741

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:16am

Nope, they still haven't performed.

[uncageg]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1742

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:22am

They should be on in about 10 minutes. He still has one more guest before they perform. Cool backdrop they are using. A rehearsal pic was posted on my Facebook page.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[bwayphreak234]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1743

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:23am

I can't believe this is the first song they are performing live on tv since Boy Falls From the Sky.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

Updated On: 3/2/11 at 12:23 AM

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1744

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:37am

The performance on Letterman was very underwhelming...

Formerly: WishingOnlyWounds2 - Broadway Legend - Joined: 9/25/08

[bwayfan7000]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1745

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:39am

I saw the show and I have no memory of that song...just goes to show how unmemorable the whole thing was.

"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim

[n2nbaby]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1746

Posted: 3/2/11 at 12:41am

Loved the song. I've heard it before on an audio but couldn't make out the words that well. Very nice. I'm excited to see this show.

[bwayphreak234]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1747

Posted: 3/2/11 at 1:38am

Does Jennifer Damiano always sing in Rise Above or was she just singing some of Arachne's lines for the Late Night Show? I can't tell from just the audio if she sings in the song.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[CurtainPullDowner]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1748

Posted: 3/2/11 at 1:42am

That was a song?
TV's voice sounded particularly weak.

[robjohn99]

Spiderman Preview Thread!#1749

Posted: 3/2/11 at 1:43am

I really liked it, too - felt like good publicity for the show. Nicely evolving song, understated and well arranged (with some good video shots in the background for extra promo value )...
- robjohn99