Spring Break on Broadway. My Reviews.- Page 2
Spring Break on Broadway. My Reviews.
#25re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 11:22amI had such fun, I totally forgot I saw you on Thurs.
"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-
#26re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 11:23amhaha...am i that forgettable? we chatted a bit before you saw The Vertical Hour.
#27re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 11:45am
Overall, I agree with your ratings except Tarzan and Vertical Hour (plus I have yet to see Curtains). And yes, Bwayfan4, it is possible to dislike Avenue Q. In fact I despise the musical. After the first two or three songs, I thought the humor got old and forced. I would give the following ratings though:
Les Miserables **
The Vertical Hour **
A Chorus Line ******
The Apple Tree **
Spring Awakening ****
Grey Gardens *****
Avenue Q **
Beauty and the Beast ***
Chicago **
Hairspray **
Jersey Boys *****
Mamma Mia **
Spelling Bee ****
Rent ***
Tarzan *
Spamalot **
The Color Purple **
The Drowsy Chaperone ***
The Producers *
The Lion King *
The Phantom of the Opera **
Wicked ***
#28re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 12:15pmMuscle, I am glad you got so many shows in and increased your love of David Hare. You love theatre and commit to seeing as much as you can. I give you credit for taking chances on shows. I dont take as many chances as you. I enjoyed your reviews and agreed with many of them. :)
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#29re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 1:57pm
I think David Hare is brilliant, also now it was the perfect time to get political and talk about 9-11 and the war in Iraq. Perfect timing, perfect play.
I found this very interesting article about Hare and The Vertical Hour on playbill.com
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/103566.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-
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#30re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 2:09pmglad you liked the vertical hour and am so happy that you loved Spring Awakening!!
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~
#31re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 3:50pm
I absolutely loved Spring Awakening.
Also The cast is so nice after the show!
Is Lea Michelle always that shy?
One time I went to see The Wedding Singer and sat next to Gerard Canonico and Allison Fischer. They are such nice guys.
Good to know he is working in a hit 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-
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#32re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 4:07pm
aww that's awesome.
well when I stagedoored lea was a little shy but more in a hurry (her boyfriend was there) but seemed very polite and signed and posed for pictures. the fans can be a little intense at times so maybe thats it but she was great to us.
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#33re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 5:03pm
"Rentboy, have you listened to any rock music from the last decade or so? I'm pretty sure Spring Awakening is rock. Moreso than RENT."
Now who's getting catty? I wasn't trying to be mean, I honestly wanted to know why he didn't like Curtains. I haven't seen it, it's a new show, I'm want to her pros/cons about the show.
And I enjoy Spring Awakening, I'm not sure it's as great as some ppl make it out to be, but what is? But I think "Rock 'n Roll" and "Broadway" will never been mixed. I wouldn't even consider "RENT" rock n' roll. I think people just hear a guitar and think that. But music is art and art is subjective, so if you think it's rock music, then by all means call it rock music.
#34re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 7:16pm
Lea is very shy. She's sweet though.
I'm glad you had such a good time! I don't agree about Grey dardens, but I agree with everything else out of what I've seen.
And a note for the rest of you: You do NOT need to be so rude. If he didn't like something, he didn't like it.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
itstheM
Featured Actor Joined: 10/17/03
#35re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 9:58pmI also hold different opinions. Am I one of the only people who thought A Chorus Line was just bad? The cast couldn't sing, act, or dance well enough to be on Broadway.
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Close your eyes and try it!
#36re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 10:49pm
dancing, what did you think about Grey Gardens?
itstheM, I thought that the dancers in ACL were fantastic. But we all have different opinions although, maybe you caught them on an "off" night?
"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-
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#37re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 10:53pmMuscle, how was the orchestra in Les Miz? I heard they sorta trimmed it down. Did it still have the "umph" that you'd expect for such a big show, like Wicked, or no?
#38re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 10:53pm
My computer froze every time I tried to answer you. That was annoying. I LOVED Grey Gardens. I don't think I really could find anything wrong with it. 
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#39re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/14/07 at 10:58pm
"Ebersole is truly a Broadway diva. Not just a star. Grey Gardens is a must see. The best acting in a musical this season. Mary Louise Wilson is brilliant as well. Best luck at the Tonys girls! ****"
Hey, I loved this show, I gave it 4 stars out of 5 just because I felt like the beginning was a little slow. But I also loved 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-
#40re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/15/07 at 10:40am
Rentboy
I was in the 2nd row of the mezzanine at Les Miz
we got student tickets for that, I didn't pay attention to the orchestra, sorry.
"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-
NS
Broadway Star Joined: 1/21/04
#41re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:08pmThis is interesting thanks! Dont agree with some of your star ratings though! lol :o)
#42re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/15/07 at 8:13pmFeel free to expand about your disagreements.
"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-
#43re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/16/07 at 8:21pmI forgot to add that Spring Awakening's Lauren Pritchard's voice is terrific! She can really sing.
"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-
#44re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/16/07 at 10:13pm
Les Miserables ****
The Vertical Hour ***
A Chorus Line *****
The Apple Tree *****
Curtains *
Spring Awakening ***
Grey Gardens ****
Avenue Q *
Beauty and the Beast ***
Chicago ***
Hairspray ****
Jersey Boys *****
Mamma Mia ****
Mary Poppins ****
Spelling Bee ***
Rent ***
Tarzan ****
Spamalot ***
The Color Purple *
The Drowsy Chaperone ***
The Producers **
The Lion King ****
The Phantom of the Opera ****
Wicked *****
There's my opinion, sorry im a Wicked, Phantom, and Les Miz fan
#45re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/16/07 at 10:28pm
You did not see "Company" ? that's a good show...
I agree with you with Wilosn & Ebersole- Best acting this season !
sundaymorning6am
Broadway Star Joined: 5/23/06
#46re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/16/07 at 10:31pmWow, I'm pretty sure this thread was started as a place for 'muscle' to express his thoughts on the shows he saw, and rate them. I don't think he asked everyone else to give their own personal "star" ratings on everything.
#47re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/17/07 at 9:25am
sunday: I did ask people to tell me how they disagreed with me. So anyone is welcome to post their own rates.
jaystarr: I didn't have time to see all the shows I wanted to.
"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: 3/17/07 at 09:25 AM
#48re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:18amI was just listening to the CD of "A Chorus Line", this musical is a masterpiece, definitly the best on Broadway. The opening gives me goose bumps.
"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-
#49re: Spring Break in Broadway. My Reviews.
Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:34am
I disagree in some, agree in others. My ratings:
Les Miserables ****
A Chorus Line ****
The Apple Tree *
Curtains ***
Spring Awakening *****
Grey Gardens ****
Avenue Q ****
Beauty and the Beast ***
Chicago ***
Hairspray ***
Jersey Boys ****
Mamma Mia ***
Spelling Bee ***
Rent **
Tarzan *
The Color Purple ****
The Drowsy Chaperone **
The Producers **
The Lion King ****
Wicked ****
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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