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THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#100
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:31am
What this may have going for it in terms of longevity is that is doesn't have 2 big names in the leads.
True, but it DOES have 2 big names behind the creation of the show. Saying "the creators of South Park" will most likely attract the same number of viewers (if not more) than the names Lane and Broderick.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#101
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:36amSales dropped off when Lane and Broderick left The Producers because people wanted to see Lane and Broderick. Most people buying tickets to Book of Mormon have no idea who Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are, so they won't be disappointed when those two eventually leave.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#102
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:37am
I'd say the producers would be wise to campaign Gad as a featured actor. He could win there and I bet both he and O'Malley could end up nominated.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#103
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:38amtheatrguy, that was my point. bjh, my point also. The names behind the show won't leave so people will continue to go to the show.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#104
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:40amThere's no Oscar-style "campaign." The producers will (or won't) submit a request to the Tony Administration Committee to put Gad in the Leading category (since he's billed below the title) and then the Committee decides if they agree or not.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#105
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:42amJust to clarify, my comments were based on a comment I read ealier about its success as compared to "The Producers".
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#106
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:43am
Theatreguy, I think he meant the verb "campaign" to mean "appeal"... which is essentially what happens when the producers submit the proposal.
Americanboy99, they COULD do that, but I don't think it would be wise. If they want to WIN an award for acting, O'Malley is their best shot in featured. If they petition Gad to featured (which doesn't make sense since he comes out with Rannells before final bow) and they both get nominated, Gad and O'Malley could split votes and lose that category too. They should keep Gad in leading.
Updated On: 3/25/11 at 12:43 AM
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THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#107
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:49am
I was aware of that, theatreguy. But thank you for clarifiying. I mis-worded.
bjh2114, that's an interesting thought. Though I doubt O'Malley would have any chance of winning against Tom Wopat, but who knows? CATCH ME might be absolutely savaged by every critic.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#108
Posted: 3/25/11 at 12:49amI wonder why there's been no B-roll of the show released yet...
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#109
Posted: 3/25/11 at 1:07amGad and Rannells have virtually the same amount of stage time and things to do- they truly are co-leads. That would be like the producers of The Producers putting Broderick as featured.
Leading Actor Joined: 8/21/04
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#110
Posted: 3/25/11 at 5:57am
Toronto is wrong.
This show is as good as you're hearing it is -- and part of the delight of it is that the writing never lets you down. It's as classic a book structure as you'd ever get from Rodgers and Hammerstein. And that's part of the endless delight, that you know you're in firm hands who are going to deliver the goods.
Also, I'm glad Brantley didn't spoil it. There is literally a gasp-inducing surprise around every corner as you ride through this show. Each song sparkles with wit and intelligence, and each one propels the plot or illuminates character, or both. No sitting around waiting for a song to end.
It's also sweet, bursting with sincerity and heart, and so funny you honestly need to bring pampers or you'll soil yourself.
Anyone who doesn't like it can say that it's simply not to their taste. But they cannot say this is a cynical slag-off. You can tell they wrote every moment of this piece and meticulously thought it through, from beginning to end. And that is so satisfying to writer such as myself.
Brantley really nailed it perfectly. This is one terrific show.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#111
Posted: 3/25/11 at 6:44am
NY Post is a rave - 4 stars:
Mormon Conquest
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/mormon_conquest_twlCrNAUI2E2z4l2tOqAWM
Can't wait to see this tomorrow!!!
Updated On: 3/25/11 at 06:44 AM
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#112
Posted: 3/25/11 at 7:48am
I saw the entire BOM creative team this morning.
It looked like they were all together, sewing.
They must have been sewing up the Tony Awards.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#113
Posted: 3/25/11 at 8:07am
Sad day when juvenile pap like this gets raves.
Repeat the word "scrotum" again and again and you're hip and cool. Hilarious.
More like pathetic.
Of course, it speaks as much to the decline in the level of theatre criticism as it does to the show.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#114
Posted: 3/25/11 at 9:08amOr maybe its just not aimed at you?
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#115
Posted: 3/25/11 at 9:13am
NY1 - Rave from Roma
http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/theater_reviews/
She also comments on the fact they are not sending out B Roll footage
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#116
Posted: 3/25/11 at 9:18am
Forget the NY Times, the all important Word of Mouth is a rave
http://www.broadway.com/shows/book-mormon/video/153461/word-of-mouth-review-the-book-of-mormon/
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#117
Posted: 3/25/11 at 9:33amI'm thrilled for O'Malley the most...nothing like your performance being described as "star making".
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#118
Posted: 3/25/11 at 10:03am
We called my paternal grandfather "Pap."
He was a miserable, humorless son of a bitch.
You know the type.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#119
Posted: 3/25/11 at 10:23amDarn, I was waiting for the NY1 review to see some video of the show and catch a snippet of the music. I wonder why they aren't releasing any video?
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#120
Posted: 3/25/11 at 10:49amIt's official: After Eight didn't like it, so it sucks! Disregard all the reviews, all the positive word of mouth, and your own personal thoughts, everyone! After Eight has declared it sucks and you probably suck for liking it!
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#121
Posted: 3/25/11 at 11:03am
Kad:
Very well put, Kad. I've always thought highly of your posts, never more so than now. :)
But actually, I'll have to correct you.
The show doesn't suck just because I don't like it. It sucks because.....
it sucks.
Leading Actor Joined: 5/1/09
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#122
Posted: 3/25/11 at 11:22am
Sorry After Eight, you are dead wrong. No other way to put it. I feel sorry for you that you can't find enjoyment in a show this good. And it looks like almost EVERYONE disagrees with you. I'm guessing your sense of humor just isn't sophisticated enough.
I will say this though: The "I have maggots in my scrotum" running gag is the least funny bit of the show by far. But everything else is hilarious.
- In my opinion, Gad is more of the lead than Rannels. And I think he should win the TONY over Rannels as well. And that is no knock on Rannels. He was great. But I mean, the show closes with Gad's character completely in the spotlight (my attempt at not spoiling the ending), and he carries the second act.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#123
Posted: 3/25/11 at 11:29amtheir not releasing b roll for a reason, this is absolutely the type of show thats 1000 times more amazing when u see it fresh without hearing any of the music or see any of it beforehand....
Leading Actor Joined: 5/1/09
THE BOOK OF MORMON Reviews!#124
Posted: 3/25/11 at 11:40amI agree. I think it's smart not to release any info. The Uganda destination is much funnier if you don't know it's coming. A lot of the comedy is based on surprise (not shock).
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