THE PROM Reviews- Page 3

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 9:48am

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.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 10:26am

^That's the point: since many here liked it, they are celebrating the positive review and grateful it will help the show. But when they disagree with the review (other shows) they talk about how irrelevant and unknowledgeable the reviewers are.

 

 

[Kad]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 10:39am

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).

 

 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 10:48am

?So happy for THE PROM getting a rave from the NYT. Still deciding between that and THE CHER SHOW for the night before BroadwayCon?

Posted: 11/16/18 at 11:00am

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.

[shomeika]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 11:10am

I saw the show last week. It’s a blast, so glad to see something *original* for once. The kids definitely have some great moves.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 11:29am

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

[seanmcdonagh121]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 11:48am

It’ll be interesting to see whether or not these positive reviews have any impact on the box office.
I’m personally hoping this show finds an audience and especially in this (relatively) weak season for musicals, I think the show has a decent chance and some Tony noms.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:14pm

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?

Posted: 11/16/18 at 1:30pm

robskynyc, I think he was just right on the money....and I have to admit, when I see that things like this make it to a bway house and other amazing things never get the chance, my tone gets a little harsh.

[InTheBathroom1]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 1:34pm

But then you look at the other crap that winds up on Broadway and you realize this really isn’t so bad

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 2:56pm

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."

The New York Times and theatre critics in general are not relevant on this board, until they need to be.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 3:19pm

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.

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 3:43pm

everythingtaboo said: 

"The New York Times and theatre critics in general arenot relevant on this board, until they need to be."

But they do need to be, and that's why people are excited. Yes, it's very reasonable to say that NYT critics have posted some questionable reviews before, but it doesn't negate from the fact that people are just happy to see this show get the praise it needs to stay afloat for at least a few more months into next spring.

[A Director]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 6:23pm

Here's another review

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

[A Director]

Posted: 11/16/18 at 6:28pm

Here another review.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-prom-on-broadway-shows-the-limitations-of-lgbt-stories-on-stage?source=articles&via=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 6:00pm

Last minute understudy on for Beth today, does anyone know who is was?

[Itonlytakesajourney]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 6:07pm

Kate Marilley was on for Beth today. Courtney Balan has also been out the show for a few weeks, so Kate Marilley has been covering her track; however with Kate understudying Dee Dee, Gabi Campo stepped up to cover Courtney’s track while Kate went on. Gabi does not cover the track either, so it was a bit of a Mean Girls situation.

[Multimatt]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 6:15pm

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

[broadway.4me2]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 6:19pm

I was at the matinee today! Show was delayed 10 mins due to “technical difficulties” than Christopher and Brooks came out to tell us what was going on! According to them Kate never had rehearsal for the role!

She was incredible!!! “The Lady’s Improving” was so powerful and she has an amazing voice!

Only thing that was weird that they didn’t have any costumes ready for her so for all of act 1 she was wearing the olivia keating red dress and for act 2 they managed to get one costume together but then they went back to the red dress for “Lady’s improving” but then for the finale they had the gold costume that beth wears!

[MizMamie]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 9:53pm

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

[natashalost]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 11:08pm

Who do you think will be considered "Leading Actress" at the Tonys, Beth or Caitlin? Additionally, will Brooks be considered leading or featured?

[broadway.4me2]

Posted: 11/17/18 at 11:30pm

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

[robskynyc]

Posted: 11/18/18 at 1:04am

broadway.4me2 said: "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"

Beth has 2 big solo showstoppers. She’s definitely lead.

[Catsbroadwayfan]

Posted: 11/18/18 at 1:40am

I would think Beth is the lead. The character Dee Dee has more stage time then Emma