Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:18pm
Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts. Honestly, I was a big fan of the original documentary. I think they're interesting people and also bat**** crazy, so I could see why the creatives were drawn to this story. I'm just curious if they have any commentary on them as people or it's just a retelling.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:23pm
It’s at TKTS tonight for 30% off, and the discounted ticket prices are still $100 - $189. Are these people crazy???
Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:31pm
Matt Rogers said: "It’s at TKTS tonight for 30% off, and the discounted ticket prices are still $100 - $189. Are these people crazy???"
Yes.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:33pm
Ensemble1753189756 said: "I think I'll post my thoughts in a different threat so I can answer questions more easily. See you all on the other side!"
Please don’t start a new thread.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:39pm
People magazine has unveiled the first production photos:
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Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:42pm
Ensemble1753189756 said: "I think I'll post my thoughts in a different threat so I can answer questions more easily. See you all on the other side!"
Nah, this is the previews thread where it belongs and where people will look for reviews.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 7:10pm
This isn’t a QoV-specific criticism, but when did Broadway production photos become so dull?
Posted: 10/8/25 at 7:38pm
Oh, good. I see the dead lizard song is still there.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 8:10pm
These look like similar shots from Boston? Do they appear to be new?
Curious to see this one again. See if it's made any big changes (hearing small things but nothing big)?
Posted: 10/8/25 at 8:33pm
CoffeeBreak said: "These look like similar shots from Boston? Do they appear to be new?
Curious to see this one again. See if it's made any big changes (hearing small things but nothing big)?"
Well as mentioned, the book writer says there are two new songs... But at least one of the photos definitely is what was released for Boston. (I also suspect much of the Versailles/Marie Antoinette stuff will be cut, though it looks like at least one instance is still in)
Updated On: 10/8/25 at 08:33 PM
Posted: 10/8/25 at 9:13pm
All of the photos Brody posted are from the Boston run, and a couple are editorial shoots. The Broadway run has only released the 3 photos in the press today.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 9:24pm
There is still plenty of Marie Antoinette but I didn’t see it in Boston so I can’t comment on how that may have shifted.
I am enjoying it! Caviar Dreams, the two songs the daughters sing, and the Act 1 finale have definitely been the most musically cohesive and (personally) entertaining numbers. The stewardess gives a spectacular monologue about her life back home and I am sad I can’t remember her name as I type this. It feels incredibly loyal to the documentary.
It won’t be for everyone either way. No question. I think there is an inherent level of interpersonal tightening that the company needs to find independent of that, I am feeling lots of “dead air” between book scenes and dialogue, it just don’t feel “sharp” enough in lots of moments and it’s hard to read the message at times because of it. I trust it will get there, that to me feels like the type of thing the company will settle into in the coming weeks and the show will begin to feel snappier. But again, if the source material or lavish attitudes rub you the wrong way - I don’t think any amount of changes (at least based on Act 1) are going to make this worth your while.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:12pm
Interesting timing considering you joined a few months ago .
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:16pm
Yes. The "the forum" "board" you reference in your review.
Updated On: 10/8/25 at 11:16 PM
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:17pm
Ensemble1753189756 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "Interesting timing considering you joined a few months ago ."
What do you mean? Like the forum?"
Updated On: 10/9/25 at 11:17 PM
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:26pm
Why are there all these people with nicks like Ensemble12345 etc now? Why don't people choose nicknames anymore? It is very confusing.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:27pm
Ahh. mmhm.
For those going in the near future.
"Let out at 10:45, approximately 3 hr 15 min after scheduled 7:30 start. It was advertised as 2 hr 45. Extremely long intermission." with lots of curtain movement".
Poorly planned timed/scenic change issues?
Updated On: 10/8/25 at 11:27 PM
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:29pm
Did they keep “Because We Can”, “Little Houses”, “Ballad of the Timeshare King”, “My Book of Random”, and “This Is Not the Way My Movie Ends”?
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:40pm
cant figure out where to change it....
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:40pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "
These were all here tonight!
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:54pm
OMG GUYS THIS WAS LIKE THE BRUTALIST BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER ENDING AND YOU KNOW IT AINT GONNA END WELL. THE POSTER ON MY SEAT WAS SO UGLY I USED IT AS A FLOOR MAT. MELODY BUTIU WAS THE ONLY BRIGHT SOPT FOR ME BECAUSE SHE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED. PEOPLE LEFT AT INTERMISSION INCLUDING A 12 YEAR FABULOUS LOOKING BOY WHO WAS YELLING IN HIS PHONE "TRAGIC" OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I THINK ENSEMBLE839483GJGI934933939311 WORKS FOR THE PRODUCTION? THE SONGS WERE FORGETTABLE AND THE HUMOR WAS EMBARRASING/ANYWAY, MY EDIBLE KICKED IN SINCE I TOOK IT WHILE I WAS WAITING TO LEAVE. LOVE YOU ALLLLLL
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:56pm
inception said: "Why are there all these people with nicks like Ensemble12345 etc now? Why don't people choose nicknames anymore? It is very confusing."
Because it’s easier for shills to fade into the background when there are so many other contributors with similar names.
Posted: 10/8/25 at 11:59pm
I’ll post more in depth when I have my brain organized and I’m not driving, but this was an absolute gold-plated turd surrounded by diamond encrusted flies.
