THE PROM Previews- Page 5

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/24/18 at 11:39pm

yfs said: "Bwayfan292 said: "The show may not be “flop material” but it’snot selling well, so it could most definitely be a flop."

This feels like a non-sequitur to me. The show is not selling because, frankly, until it gets in front of an audience, it has nothing to sell -- no stars, no famous (Sondheim/Lloyd Webber) collaborators, no spectacular spectacle (King Kong) nofamous title orbeloved piece of underlying material (Pretty Woman) -- there's just no basis on which to expect the show to sell tickets unless and until word of mouth and reviews hand the producers a selling too if they do. In that respect it seems like a brave and possibly foolish thing to attempt on today's Broadway of heavily pre-sold, risk-averse productions. But I admire the gumption, and the fact that it hans't sold well so far was an inevitable result of what it is and who's doing it. NOW we'll find out if it starts selling. Check back in about ten days.

when you say "who's doing it", do you mean the creatives, cast or both?

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[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 10/24/18 at 11:43pm

I spoke to a friend that saw it last night and compared it to SpongeBob. She said it was a fun, enjoyable, fluffy evening of theatre and she had a good time. She mentioned that it wasn't a great musical, but everyone seemed to be having a good time and she mentioned that it was the best musical to land on Broadway this season, so far, which really isn't saying much.

[yfs]

Posted: 10/24/18 at 11:47pm

The producers and the creative staff and the cast. All of whom have done admirable work in the past, but their names don't sell tickets. At least not in any quantity. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 12:03am

yfs said: "The producers and the creative staff and the cast. All of whom have done admirable work in the past, but their names don't sell tickets. At least not in any quantity."

Admirable award nominated and winning work. 

 

Updated On: 10/25/18 at 12:03 AM

[MauraLovesMusicals]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 10:10am

TonyTilli said: "I was lucky enough to see the showand I absolutely agree with the positive sentiments of this show. It is a really, really special musical that we are lucky to have on Broadway right now.

I went in not knowing too much, and was texting all my friends to buy their tickets NOW byintermission. I haven't seen a show with as many layers as The Prom on a Broadway stage in so long - they are tackling the issues of celebrity, politics, selfishness, intolerance - all while keeping you laughing and tugging at your heartstrings in a clever, engaging way. It allows you to escape into another world, one that we love so much as theater-goers, where the characters just burst into song, while also reminding you about the issues that we are facing in reality. This is what I think theater should do, and The Prom does it beautifully.

It is a love letter to Broadway, from a Godspell-inspired number to Beth Leavel's character giving you a final note that is a hysterical mix between the final notes of Rose's Turn and And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going. I found myself laughing throughout - it is silly and chaotic at points, and all you can do is giggle and be delighted. It is also VERY smart in its humor, sometimes almost too smart for a regular audience. The dancing is so fun and infectious and stays true to the tone/world of the show. Also something that stood out to me, strangely enough, was the overture - it perfectly sets you up for the ride you are about to go on - rock with a pop, a little quirky in its sound, and so, so good.

This is such a relevant show right now with all the intolerance happening right now. Also, something I feel like we don't realize in the Broadway community enough - theres a certain urgency to support a show like this. If we do not show producers, writers, directors, lyricists that we WANT to see a show we two gay leads, we won't see it again any time soon.I know that if I had a show like this when I was growing up, I would feel less alone and feel represented, and we need to support it for generations to come.

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what’s the “godspell” inspired number? i’m genuinely curious

 

[yfs]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 2:46pm

MauraLovesMusicals said:

what’s the “godspell” inspired number? i’m genuinely curious. 

 

 

Part of the plot revolves around the "Broadway Stars" hitching a ride to Indiana on a bus with the cast of a non-Equity tour of Godspell, which results in...well, you can imagine. One thing no one seems to mention in these posts is that the show's score contains quite a number of pastiche numbers in tribute to other shows and other composers -- and they're very affectionately and cleverly done.  



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[BroadwayBear2]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 3:08pm

I can't recall the name of the song in the Atlanta production, but did the extremely flamboyant "rainbow dreams" number with all the ribbon dancing make it in?

[Mitch101]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 4:09pm

The rainbow song and the Godspell number are both called "The Acceptance Song."  It's in Act One.

 

SPOILER!!!

When Sondheim refuses to write them an anthem to perform Chris' character (Trent) writes what they all acknowledge is a pretty horrible song.  Yet when their press rep gets them a halftime show performance opportunity, they all agree to perform it.  The Godspell cast members even do an hilarious riff on the "Prodigal Son" parable.  

END SPOILER

I won't give away "where" they end up performing the song.  That's a big part of the joke.  But the lyrics are hilarious and mock many a "we are the world" bleeding heart liberal songs.  I forgot how good the dance break was in this song with the Godspell soloist who is the "Prodigal Son," sort of.

The Godspell cast also performs in Act Two with Trent's second big number "Love Thy Neighbor," a very important song to the plot.

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 10:09pm

What’s the current run time?

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 10:50pm

yfs said: "MauraLovesMusicals said:

what’s the “godspell” inspired number? i’m genuinely curious.





Part of the plot revolves around the "Broadway Stars" hitching a ride to Indiana on a bus with the cast of a non-Equity tour of Godspell, which results in...well, you can imagine. One thing no one seems to mention in these posts is that the show's score contains quite a number of pastiche numbers in tribute to other shows and other composers -- and they're very affectionately and cleverly done.

This makes me even more excited to see it on Saturday. The show is the kick off for my 8 day vacation. I will see it and head out of town for 8 days!



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[HunterK]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 12:50am

Famebroadway2 said: "What’s the current run time?"

 

Wednesday Evening was about 2:35 

 

[robskynyc]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 2:23pm

seeing this tonight. just snagged a rush ticket. saw they video BWW posted of them dancing and it looks fun. cant wait!

[BroadwayLuv2]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 2:26pm

robskynyc said: "seeing this tonight. just snagged a rush ticket. saw they video BWW posted of them dancing and it looks fun. cant wait!"

What time did you arrive to get your rush ticket?  Where was the seat location?  Thank you!

[seanmcdonagh121]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 2:45pm

I believe the rush tickets are front row.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 5:52pm

grabbed the ticket at around 2pm.

and not front row at all LOL. it's balcony row A seat 110

[YvanEhtNioj]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 8:26pm

I'm very excited to see it next month! Everyone that I know who has seen it all says the same thing. 

"I cried"

[robskynyc]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 10:51pm

holy <<edited by BWW staff>>  you guys. WHAT A GREAT SHOW!!!

runtime was about 2:35

but yes everyone is right you definitely cry. and I don't think I've laughed this hard since book of mormon.

I loved it SO much. especially the ZAZZ number. the numbers definitely do harken to other composers, and theres SO MANY broadway inside jokes. (i.e. the bit with his drama desk award LOL) I feel like a lot of people in the audience that weren't so broadway savvy missed a lot of the jokes, and song references. One of the final notes in a song sounds a lot like roses turn.

the story was heartwarming and funny (and ORIGINAL) and moved along at a great pace. nothing felt forced.

I'll definitely be seeing this one a few times more. One of the better original musicals on BWAY in a long time. <3

Updated On: 10/27/18 at 10:51 PM

[barcelona20]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:01pm

It's very shilly in here.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:26pm

Shilly or not, every word is true.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:33pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Shilly or not, every word is true. "

Nobody can take your comments seriously anymore. Sorry. I'm on team whizzer for ever.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:38pm

You seem to be under the false impression that I give a <<edited by BWW staff>> what a random person on a message board thinks about me.

And also, there are no teams. But.......nice try....?

Updated On: 10/27/18 at 11:38 PM

[robskynyc]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:52pm

Jordan Catalano said: "I so absolutely, 100% disagree with the "it's so bad it's good" statement."

 

absolutely. I usually agree wholeheartedly with whizzers reviews, but not this time.

 

#teamgyllenhal

 

[billyelliotfan123]

Posted: 10/27/18 at 12:27am

Saw this tonight. it is FABULOUS. I haven't laughed and smiled this much through a musical in i couldn't tell you how long. I really hope this show gets the chance it deserves. 

[downhillskier]

Posted: 10/27/18 at 12:49am

Became interested in this show after reading the threads. Checked out tickets for this weekend and I was surprised and dissapointed to see  there is very limited availability, especially in discounted tickets. Just a few ORCH seats at full price. Seem to be selling. Any other discounts out there??

[Mitch101]

Posted: 10/27/18 at 1:19am

Please don’t do that. I am not a shill. Infact, I was nervous to post such a rave review for The Prom without being very well known on here because I was afraid someone would call me a shill. Should we only posit pans? Where is the logic in calling anyone a shill, especially someone like Jordan who has been posting for ages on here. Go see the show and see for yourself whether we are shilling or not.