THE PROM Reviews- Page 2

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 8:44pm

Terry Teachout for WSJ is mixed: "sanctimonious in spots...but really, really funny." 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-prom-and-natural-shocks-reviews-preaching-to-the-choir-1542331801

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 8:56pm

dang. they needed raves tonight, hopefully the NYT doesn't give them a death sentence

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:03pm

Variety is positive: "This original musical has laughs, tears and joy — not to mention jaw-dropping star-turns — in a clash-of-cultures hoot that earns a big Broadway corsage."

https://variety.com/2018/legit/reviews/the-prom-review-broadway-musical-1203027832/

[treblemakerz]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:10pm

The Wrap is mixed.

https://www.thewrap.com/the-prom-broadway-review-musical-lgbt-indiana-bob-martin/

[imklepcyk]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:13pm

I'm ready for nyt! If they give it a decent review that'll be good

[robskynyc]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:14pm

i hate that the reviews are spoiling who her GF is and who her mom is. cause i definitely was shook when i found out in the show.

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:14pm

The Variety review gives away one of the best surprise laughs.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:16pm

uncageg said: "The Variety review gives away one of the best surprise laughs."

i was literally just thinking the same thing! they gave away so much!

[InTheBathroom1]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:47pm

NYT Critic’s Pick

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:48pm

Critic's Pick from Jesse Green.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/15/theater/the-prom-review.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nyttheater

[treblemakerz]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:48pm

NYT is positive!

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/15/theater/the-prom-review.html

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:52pm

Thank God!

[robskynyc]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 9:55pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Critic's Pick from Jesse Green.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/15/theater/the-prom-review.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nyttheater"

YES!!! <3 so happy for them

[DavidDSimon]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 10:06pm

And I really think the “mixed” ones are still far more positive than negative. Show was never designed to win a Pulitzer. Does exactly what it sets out to do. I’ll call any review that has criticisms but ends with the main takeaway how much fun they had and how much they enjoyed it as a win! Very happy for them!

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 10:23pm

That NYT review makes me so happy!! 

Side note... has the Times always linked out to bootleg footage?? I almost never click on the hyperlinks in reviews, but was curious about the “she had but one showstopper,” and wanted to see As We Stumble Along again... but was so surprised to see that it linked to a bootleg on YouTube. I mean, I have zero problem with that since this is the world we live in now, and it’s nice to be able to see great performances however we can see them, but it still surprises me a little.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 11/15/18 at 11:03pm

Man, when the New York Times writes against popular opinion, we crucify them on here spouting about how much they don’t matter anymore.

Guess, uh, we’re having a change of heart on that tonight?

DISASTER got a Critics Pick from Jesse, too, y’all.

[OhHiii]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:30am

VotePeron said: "Man, when the New York Times writes against popular opinion, we crucify them on here spouting about how much they don’t matter anymore.

Guess, uh, we’re having a change of heart on that tonight?

DISASTER got a Critics Pick from Jesse, too, y’all."

Isherwood gave Disaster it’s Critics’ pic. 

I’d wager a guess that people are thrilled because a show that has the odds against it (it’s original, no star casting, etc.) got a review that may help it stick around a bit longer for more people to experience. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:33am

I have not been crazy about green as a NYT's critic. I did, however, enjoy him on Tbeater Talk.

I think he nailed this review though. And glad to know that the words "Golden Age" went through his mind also. They sure went through mine several times while seeing the show.

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:37am

Just because I've seen no one talk about it, how much life do ya'll think this show will get regionally and at high schools?

Given it's technical simplicity and tendancy to stick to the more "traditional Broadway musical cliche," I could see this being very popular post-Broadway, and being a very simple production to throw together. I'd love to see the show get a national tour, and I think given it's subject material, it would be really nice to spread it's message outside of New York and across the country eventually. I'd love to think they could use that to market the hell out of it, but Broadway's marketing has been pretty bleh already.

Updated On: 11/16/18 at 12:37 AM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:45am

The title is just soooooo bland and boring. I'd love to hear what other ideas they had for it. 

But, no, I don't think this show would tour or be done in high schools. But maybe I'll be wrong. 

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:47am

RippedMan said: "The title is just soooooo bland and boring. I'd love to hear what other ideas they had for it.

But, no, I don't think this show would tour or be done in high schools. But maybe I'll be wrong."

What makes you think it wouldn't be able to tour out of curiosity?

But yes, as much as I love the show, I will never not agree that the title is awful.

[uncageg]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:54am

What title would you give it?

I think the title is fine.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 5:40am

Haven't seen the show, so my comments are only based on the basic premise.

Schools that will take this on are likely the ones that dont NEED the message. Already liberal towns that are supportive of LGBTQ+ issues. That's the reason I think Ripped Man is right about a tour. The message won't get to those that need it, as they won't bother to see it.

Voter Peron- I had the same exact thought.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 5:55am

With many powerful female characters and low production costs, this will do well in schools on your coasts. Middle America and the South will not embrace it as much. Especially since they’re so criticized in it. I hope I’m wrong about that, but I’d be surprised.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 8:36am

"Man, when the New York Times writes against popular opinion, we crucify them on here spouting about how much they don’t matter anymore. "

Guess, uh, we’re having a change of heart on that tonight? "

Excellent post because it is so true. The NYT reviews still matter, maybe not as much now as it did many years ago. We all know that every show still waits for that review to come out more than any other one. I am glad it got a good review, because it seemed like it would be fun show to see. I would be curious to read what Brantley thought of the show and if it would be much different than Green.