Spring Break on Broadway. My Reviews.- Page 2

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 11:22am

I had such fun, I totally forgot I saw you on Thurs.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 11:23am

haha...am i that forgettable? we chatted a bit before you saw The Vertical Hour.

[bjh2114]

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 ***

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 12:15pm

Muscle, 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. :)

[muscle23ftl]

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

[gustof777]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 2:09pm

glad you liked the vertical hour and am so happy that you loved Spring Awakening!!

[muscle23ftl]

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!

[gustof777]

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.

[RentBoy86]

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.

[dancingthrulife04]

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.

[itstheM]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 9:58pm

I 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.

[muscle23ftl]

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?

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 3/14/07 at 10:53pm

Muscle, 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?

[dancingthrulife04]

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.

[muscle23ftl]

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.

[muscle23ftl]

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.

[NS]

Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:08pm

This is interesting thanks! Dont agree with some of your star ratings though! lol :o)

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/15/07 at 8:13pm

Feel free to expand about your disagreements.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/16/07 at 8:21pm

I forgot to add that Spring Awakening's Lauren Pritchard's voice is terrific! She can really sing.

[broadwayjoe476]

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

[jaystarr]

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]

Posted: 3/16/07 at 10:31pm

Wow, 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.

[muscle23ftl]

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.

Updated On: 3/17/07 at 09:25 AM

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:18am

I 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.

[CapnHook]

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 ****