THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Reviews#1
Posted: 4/21/24 at 10:47pm
Set in 1987 and jam-packed with HUEY LEWIS megahits like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” and “If This Is It,” THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL centers on a couple of twenty-somethings on the cusp of their futures—Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends to figure out what kind of life they really want.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”
The production opens at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Broadway Star Joined: 12/9/23
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#2
Posted: 4/21/24 at 11:15pm
Revies is somehow funnier and fits the vibe for this show lol
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#3
Posted: 4/22/24 at 9:40am
Given how much people on this board like it (and tend to be harder on shows than critics as of late) I'm expecting pretty warm reviews, if not necessarily earth-shattering ones.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#4
Posted: 4/22/24 at 9:56am
Elizabeth reviewing for NYT.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#5
Posted: 4/22/24 at 10:17am
BETTY22 said: "Elizabeth reviewing for NYT."
Elisabeth reviewed the other jukebox musical Hell's Kitchen and she loved it. It would be interesting to read her take on another jukebox musical with an original story.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#6
Posted: 4/22/24 at 3:55pm
Anyone yet know what time we can expect them?
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#7
Posted: 4/22/24 at 4:07pm
Show is at 7:30, so probably around 10.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#8
Posted: 4/22/24 at 4:30pm
Predicting: UNIVERSAL ACCLAIM
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#9
Posted: 4/22/24 at 5:04pm
I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#10
Posted: 4/22/24 at 5:32pm
If they don't they're blind or homophobic
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#11
Posted: 4/22/24 at 5:55pm
TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."
Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#12
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:00pm
FreddyMyLove2 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."
Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going."
I mean, he's also wearing just a towel for an entire scene in a sauna, so there's that, too.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#13
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:01pm
After seeing the opening night sidewalk spectacles for Hell’s Kitchen and Cabaret, I am shocked …. shocked! …. that there is zero fanfare tonight outside the Jones.
No carpet. No backdrops mounted. No paparazzi. Not even a damn balloon.
Am I here on the right night?
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#14
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:03pm
BalconyClub said: "After seeing the opening night sidewalk spectacles for Hell’s Kitchen and Cabaret, I am shocked …. shocked! …. that there is zero fanfare tonight outside the Jones.
No carpet. No backdrops mounted. No paparazzi.Not even a damn balloon.
Am I here on the right night?
"
All the fanfare was on the 19th, and reviews get published today.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#15
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:03pm
BalconyClub said: "After seeing the opening night sidewalk spectacles for Hell’s Kitchen and Cabaret, I am shocked …. shocked! …. that there is zero fanfare tonight outside the Jones.
No carpet. No backdrops mounted. No paparazzi.Not even a damn balloon.
Am I here on the right night?
"
Red carpet was Friday night. Tonight is just the press opening.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#16
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:32pm
Yeah they had a pink carpet on Friday evening.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#17
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:37pm
TaffyDavenport said: "FreddyMyLove2 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."
Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going."
I mean, he's also wearing just a towel for an entire scene in a sauna, so there's that, too."
From pictures I have seen it looks like he has shaved his chest. Tell me it isn't so. :)
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#18
Posted: 4/22/24 at 6:55pm
Thanks, everyone. I was not paying attention!
I will head to K-Mart and buy a few rolls of pink shag and recreate the missed moment.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#19
Posted: 4/22/24 at 7:04pm
Huss417 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "FreddyMyLove2 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."
Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going."
I mean, he's also wearing just a towel for an entire scene in a sauna, so there's that, too."
From pictures I have seen it looks like he has shaved his chest. Tell me it isn't so. :)"
He did and i wish he didnt
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#20
Posted: 4/22/24 at 7:28pm
dramamama611 said: "Anyone yet know what time we can expect them?"
Based on reviews so far this season, I'm almost expecting a NYTimes Critic's Pick.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#22
Posted: 4/22/24 at 8:10pm
Vincentelli for NY Times is mixed/leaning positive: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/theater/heart-of-rock-and-roll-review.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mk0.N4AY.6baIxy0zCPPM&smid=url-share
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#23
Posted: 4/22/24 at 8:21pm
I like how the Times said McKenzie Kurtz reminds them of Annaleigh Ashford in Kinky Boots and the comparisons to a show based in a factory.
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THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#24
Posted: 4/22/24 at 8:41pm
I’m at intermission now.
Reviews be damned. It’s a hunk of 80s cheese in the silliest and most self-aware way possible and, given how much of a snob I can be about some shows, I’m having a blast and so is everyone around me
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies#25
Posted: 4/22/24 at 8:45pm
3 1/2 stars from the New York Post:
"Huey Lewis’ Broadway show is hilarious fun"
https://nypost.com/2024/04/22/entertainment/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll-review-huey-lewis-broadway-show-is-hilarious-fun/
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