Summer Stock @ Goodspeed

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 7/29/23 at 3:13pm

The perfect tonic for a hot summer night. Saw it earlier this week, at the lovely opera house  


My reservations - The stage (as always) is too small for a show like this, and the book still needs work to weed out some remaining hokum. I’d cut about 25-30 minutes (mostly of added songs) - the show is currently too long (especially act 2) at 2:45. And I’d likely amp up a number or two in each act to be the standout showstoppers. 

My raves - Ah, but what remains!  The glorious songs. LOTS of tap (I’m a fan!).  Some great comedy from Will Rowland. And Corbin Bleu.  This guy is a musical comedy dream. He’s fantastic - he sings well, has a breezy charm, and my lord, the boy can DANCE!  
 

I’m not sure what the future holds for this premier production, but I see it’s already a NY Times critics pick and with some careful sculpting, this might turn out to be a real Big Apple crowd pleaser. 

[seymour krelborn]

Posted: 7/30/23 at 9:59pm

This is exactly how I felt as well! It very much could be a big big hit with a few tweaks. Corbin Bleu felt as if he stepped out of an MGM movie musical. It was just a show full of joy. 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 7/31/23 at 3:16pm

Let's put on a show! I loved the energy, heart, corn and sentimentality of this production.  It could probably lose a song or two but we had a blast. The dancers are giving 300% and the choreography is just so much fun.  Donna Feore does a good job with direction.  There's a nice mix of comedy, dance, song and heart.  Some wonderful stage pictures with the dance numbers as well.  Veanne Cox is such a treasure and scene stealer. We also thought Corbin was quite charming.  I may try to squeeze this in again to revisit those killer dance numbers one more time since they are such a feast.  Great costumes as well by Tina McCartney.

[George in DC]

Posted: 8/8/23 at 1:12pm

To those who have seen it, how is Danielle Wade? I just watched the clip of her singing "Get Happy" and it did not sound good.

Updated On: 8/8/23 at 01:12 PM

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/6/24 at 9:07am

This was nominated for 7 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards!

A producer posted on Instagram they have changed the title to “Get Happy” and are planning to bring it to Broadway. 

https://ctcritics.org/2024/06/04/a-view-from-the-bridge-and-kinky-boots-top-2024-connecticut-critics-circle-nominations/