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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?

I guess that depends on what you define as "popular opinion". I've actually read a lot of positive posts about the show around here.

Eh, I still question Green (and Brantley) a lot, even from a positive review. I do get a sense that oftentimes they are forming opinions for reasons separate than critical analysis, such as appearing novel, woke, or with prevailing tastes.

Sara Holdren at Vulture is, for my money, the best long-form reviewer now (she also liked the show).

Matt Windman, amNY: Many important social issues - inclusion, arts education, community outreach - get run over by lame humor, underwhelming songs and ultra-hammy performances in this original musical, which is so flimsy, tacky and amateurish that it leaves you wondering how it got to Broadway in the first place.

Agree %100.

standingovation79 said: "Matt Windman,amNY: Many important social issues - inclusion, arts education, community outreach - get run over by lame humor, underwhelming songs and ultra-hammy performances in this original musical, which is so flimsy, tacky and amateurish that it leaves you wondering how it got to Broadway in the first place.

Agree %100."

idk. his review came off like he was really bitter

That's the point: since many here liked it, they are celebrating the positive review and grateful it will help the show.

My point was, how would this now be a change of heart when the popular opinion around here regarding this show seems to echo the NYT review?

From reading all the summary quotes from Broadway World -- including some full reviews -- I was thinking that it got very strong reviews; at a minimum, there are a lot of really good pull quotes. Just from the reviews that I read fully, I am assuming this will be around until at least the end of the summer, and will run longer if word of mouth is good. I have to admit that I rushed out to buy tickets for Christmas week (in NYC for a 12/29 wedding), and had one slot left -- had already gotten Network and Choir Boy and was debating what else to see, with this not even on the lis; the reviews I read got me to choose this. (I saw 5 dramas mid-October, so they were off the list).

It will be very interesting to see what happens. This also soundalike the perfect type of show to maker money for years in regional theaters, summer stock, college productions, etc.; so,I will bet that the long term view is going to be a positive one.

Here's another review

http://www.theaternewsonline.com/NYTheaterReviews/HIGHSCHOOLDRAMA.cfm

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Updated On: 11/17/18 at 06:15 PM

I was also at today's matinee and agree that Kate Marilley was fantastic as Dee Dee! The Playbill insert said she would be playing the role of Olivia Keating and as broadway4me2 said, Christopher and Brooks came out and explained that someone literally threw up a few minutes ago and asked the audience to be understanding since today's two understudies had not rehearsed their roles. So I'm guessing that Beth Leavel got sick right before the curtain and Marilley stepped in as Dee Dee instead of Olivia.

I saw this show a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it (the parts that I could see, anyway, as the person in front of me had a huge head), and my love for this show has only grown after seeing it again. Brooks is absolutely hilarious (at times, his Barry reminded me of Nathan Lane and Jackie Gleason), as is Christopher and the rest of the Broadway stars. The performances of Caitlin Kinnunen and Michael Potts were also standouts, IMO. I laughed a lot and left the theater with a huge smile on my face. What an enjoyable, funny musical! If you must see a musical comedy set in a high school, see The Prom. It's a zillion times funnier than Mean Girls.

Updated On: 11/17/18 at 09:53 PM

Caitlin is leading for sure! I kinda hope Brooks and Beth are considered for featured cause they have a bigger chance of winning! But I'm not really sure lol

Updated On: 11/17/18 at 11:30 PM