THE PROM Reviews — Page 5

YvanEhtNioj said: "Also for a Saturday night there were a ton of empty seats so it has me a little worried"

Maybe bring a Xanax with you to the theater for situations like this?

How did you change your username??

I just got back from a trip to NYC and after catching up on all the latest openings I can honestly say that this show was my favourite. Is it perfect? No. Do I wish some of the lyrics were better, etc? Of course. But if you look at the evening from start to finish, it is a very entertaining evening. Sure, everyone can nit-pick - this isn't a show for intellectuals, sorry.

The message is great, the talent on stage is great, the songs are fun, the book is hilarious and everyone is having a blast doing what they do, and that shows.

My one quibble is that there is no chemistry between the two girls - Emma and Alyssa. I mean, zero. But that won't impact your night......if you love musicals, you should definitely not miss this.

dramamama611 said: "Just booked front mezz tix for Jan. Looking forward to it, hoping I won't be disappointed as I was at HOH. (After being convinced by comments here.)


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I saw both shows and while I liked HOH I loved The Prom. Both are cheesy and both are fun shows. The Prom had a better story IMO .

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DiscoCrows said: "I dont think Ive seen a show opening number that was that bad in a long time...

Haven't seen the show yet, but I've been listening to the album and I actually really loveChanging Livesand it's reprise. What about it do you not like?"

I have to say I agree with Yvan. I tried to listen to the cast recording today and had stop part way through Track 1 - Changing Lives. I’m sure the show adds context, but I just thought it was bad from the lyrics to everything else. To give a more nuanced review would require reattempting to listen to it and I just don’t want to. It basically squandered any goodwill it earned from me from the Macy’s Parade performance. It had a slight chance of filling my one unfilled Friday night slot of my Jan. 4-7, 2019 trip. But now I don’t see that happening. Now it’ll likely either be seeing Kinky Boots or DEH for the second time (first time for my friend) or Choir Boy.

Updated On: 12/24/18 at 03:48 AM

I do know that it can be difficult to appreciate a OBCR of a show before seeing it. The OBCR for Hamilton (my favorite show) didnt engage me until after the show. I remember walking through the West Village with the OBCR blasting in my headphones the morning after seeing it and I couldnt believe how awesome it was. Having said that, Ive learned to start trusting my instincts before seeing a show (by time I saw Hamilton, I was desperate to see it even if the music hadnt engaged me yet). Looking back, when I convince myself to see a show despite my reservations I inevitably end up disappointed. And I always go into a show with an open mind. After all, I want to enjoy myself and get my moneys worth.

All that being said, this will be my friends first introduction to Broadway theater and I want it to be a good one. I just dont think The Prom is where I want to start her off at.

She’s only seeing two shows with me (I’m seeing five shows plus 54 Below). We’re seeing likely one of the above listed Friday night (Also secretly entering the Hamilton lottery for us but we all know how that’s going to go down. LOL) then for sure American Son on Saturday (her main reason for coming into the city). The four shows in the running were what she expressed interest in from a longer list I have her (bye, bye The Ferryman ).

So, the list looks like this:

Friday Night Show (TBD) (with my friend)

Saturday matinee/evening (order depending on rush/TKTS availability):

American Son (with my friend)

The Waverly Gallery (solo)

Sunday:

Matinee: Torch Song (final performance, ticket already purchased, solo)

Evening: The Lifespan of a Fact (solo)

9:30 - 54 Below - Be More Swing! (Performances by three members of Be More Chill cast) (solo)

I'm planning a trip and am interested in more shows than I have open slots for.

If anyone has seen both The Prom and Everybody's Talking About Jamie (live or in cinema), which did you like better?

Also, The Prom vs. Be More Chill?

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I finally saw this over the weekend and had a good time. It's a solid B-level show, in my book, on par with previous stuff the creatives have put out like The Wedding Singer or Drowsy Chaperone. They are fortunate to have the cast they do, which covers a lot of the material's weakness.

I found the show to struggle with its tone. It simply treats its showbiz side much differently than its Indiana side- the New Yorkers are flamboyant sendup Characters with a capital C, while the Hoosiers... aren't, and are handled more or less with dignity and realism, to the point that they barely register against the lovable scenery chewers. It doesn't help that the New Yorkers are aggressive characters with an exceedingly clear goal, while Emma is pretty passive for most of the show and her wants are less well-defined.

Whenever Beth and Brooks are onstage, the show is on fire. Sieber is saddled with the show's weakest concepts (that Godspell stuff just falls flat, and his second-act gospel number is too heavy-handed in a show that is generally very light). Angie Schworer is fantastic in a very thin and poorly-defined role (why is she even going along with this plan? why is she there at all?) and absolutely kills her one number.

"Tonight Belongs to You" is irrepressibly catchy and was the standout number in the show for me.

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CT2NYC said: "Lot666 said: "I'm planning a trip and am interested in more shows than I have open slots for.

If anyone has seen both The Prom and Everybody's Talking About Jamie (live or in cinema), which did you like better?

Also, The Prom vs.Be More Chill?"

The Prom, on both counts."

I value your opinion, so just to be clear, you've seen Jamie and Be More Chill? If so, what do you feel are the issues with those shows that are not present (or present to a lesser degree) in The Prom?

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Lot666 said: "I'm planning a trip and am interested in more shows than I have open slots for.

If anyone has seen both The Prom and Everybody's Talking About Jamie (live or in cinema), which did you like better?

Also, The Prom vs.Be More Chill?"

I saw Everybody's Talking About Jamie in cinemas, and then The Prom live (well, not like there's a cinematic version of the later )

Jamie had some really great performances (which IMO carried the show), but of the two I prefer The Prom. The music is better, and while Jamie had some funny moments, my sides hurt from laughing so hard during The Prom.

Haven't seen Be More Chill.

What happened to Anna Grace Brown as Alyssa? Ive only seen the Yourube videos, but she looks like a very different Alyssa to Isabelle.

Yes, that was Anna, that’s what I was asking, was she replaced? Did she leave for another venture?

Updated On: 12/29/18 at 04:44 PM