THE WIZ: 2015 NBC LIVE MUSICAL- Page 62

[SweetLips]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 2:49pm

Is anyone a little bit peeved that this thread was started by that SillyPhilly? Who's having the last laugh on us all ?

I love reading everyones' thoughts here but can't believe that I have seen the original movie several times,the Wiz in Australia[not successful and the theatre painted the footpath outside Yellow but the local council made them remove it]and I never gave one thought to anything deeper than the pleasure I got each time.

I must be so shallow,or dumb to not read anything into what was before me-no message-just a beautifully constructed family fairy story---Thanks Judy.x

SL.xx

Chookas for tonight.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:00pm

Well, Stephen Sondheim often cites the original production as a major favorite precisely because every element was entirely dedicated to entertaining and delighting the audience. I think that it is a meaningful show, but in many ways that is because of its concept and its context. 

Updated On: 12/3/15 at 03:00 PM

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:08pm

musicaltheatreman2 said: "Theatre_Nerd - I didn't have a defensive tone lol

 

Just  because I used an exclamation point and used all caps does not mean that I was upset, unpleasant or being defensive lol I was actually laughing at Brandy's ridiculous statement and enthusiastically agreeing with RW3's statement. 

 

Rule of thumb when  reading post online theatre_nerd, never read to deep into what people write and put your personal  feeling aside. You will never know how people feel or what is going through their minds when they post comments so don't  try to figure it out   I am sure you know this, but just a reminder

 

Okay. Thanks so much for taking the time and clarifying that for me!

 

 

"

 

[musicaltheatreman2]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:35pm

Theatre_nerd - you are welcome  

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:36pm

Were the first two broadcasts available on On Demnd after they aired?

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:42pm

I don't know why people come on here to slander people for fun. https://youtu.be/6XpgYMiKxhc?t=128

 

"Roxie Hart inspired me to wanna do another role like Dorothy. I mean that would have been awesome, if she was a teacher and 30+, but that's not the case."

 

Like honestly was it just to get people to like you or something? Childish.

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:47pm

uncageg said: "Were the first two broadcasts available on On Demnd after they aired?

 

I'm not sure uncageg. That is a good question. I know for a fact that the "Making of" special is available On Demand (and online), I just watched it via On Demand last night as I was out of the country when it aired. The only reason I can see them not offering it On Demand immediately after it airs is because they may repeat it at least one more time before the December 22nd release of the DVD.

 

 

 

[musicaltheatreman2]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:52pm

cinderGolightly - I miss quoted her, my mistake, but I wrote a generally idea of what she meant.  

Besides  your point, what she said is still ridiculousl.  

 

Thanks for saving the day!

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:54pm

I actually stumbled on The Making Of just poking around looking at stuff. Just got the Xfinity X1 platform and was clicking through all of the options when I found it. I am having it dvr'd to watch next week when I am away so will see it then if not via On Demand. I may get to catch a few minutes of the beginning tonight. I would like to see it before this thread goes to 150 pages! Lol

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 3:56pm

I don't blame her for being misinformed about Dorothy's age because ask somebody who doesn't know theatre how they felt when Rapunzel died in "Into the Woods" and they'd get confused because the movie is what they'll know. She didn't even say she thought she had a chance doing it for NBC. And really, if you watch further, she doesn't even think she can do it believably on Broadway. Which really makes Wendy and all of Brandy's fans a little more ridiculous than her, no?

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 4:03pm

uncageg said: "Were the first two broadcasts available on On Demnd after they aired?

 

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I watched Peter Pan Live on-demand the following day on HULU, and they carried it for several days. I believe it was also available on the NBC app for those of us who have a Roku (or probably Apple TV, etc.).

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 4:07pm

Thanks besty. I don't have hulu and the NBC app won't run on my tablet.  I will actually be about 20 feet from a tv tonight but won't be able to watch it!

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:18pm

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who thinks that the show has value outside of its political commentary aspects.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:25pm

uncageg said: "Thanks besty. I don't have hulu and the NBC app won't run on my tablet.  I will actually be about 20 feet from a tv tonight but won't be able to watch it!

 

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They're releasing it on DVD very soon. That would be another option.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:28pm

All preliminary creative grievances aside, I am really pulling for the cast tonight. I hope they have a great show, and I hope it all comes together.

 

And hey, if it works (even with these crazy changes), then it works. We shall see. And I'm sure I won't be silent ... either way. I'll be the first to say I love it if I do.

[Theater_Nerd]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:30pm

I am looking forward to it myself.

 

It will be interesting to read the feedback on this thread as it all unfolds.

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:50pm

In any case, I am sure this won't be as disastrous as last year. 

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:50pm

I'm going to watch the whole thing (with a roomful of folks) and refrain from commenting (good or bad) on the chat boards until it's over.

 

:)

[KCW]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 5:58pm

About two hours left! I for one will be posting a review when I am done watching, which may be on the weekend. Dvr! Does anyone think that grosses will go down tonight?

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 6:31pm

best12bars said: "I'm going to watch the whole thing (with a roomful of folks) and refrain from commenting (good or bad) on the chat boards until it's over.

 

 

 

:)

 

"

I look forward to seeing what you think when all is said and done. 

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 6:47pm

I wouldn't be shocked if this at least is a ratings hit. Have you see the star power pushing it on Twitter today? WOAH. 

[Hamilton22]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 6:49pm

The show will be great and all the people that whined and complained about  it for weeks will be eating their words.

Posted: 12/3/15 at 6:53pm

Kad, what could they have done to make it blacker for you?

[Starship]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 7:01pm

Any place to live stream it online?

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 12/3/15 at 7:03pm

There hasn't been whining and complaining. There has been discussion based upon promotional material that is used to interest (or disinterest) viewers based upon that promotional material. Taking a stance on creative choices opposite to yours is not whining, nor is it complaining, especially considering most offering negative criticism backed it up with reasons why they were not liking what they saw.

That is how criticism works, and if weren't for your childish posts, it would have been a lively and exciting debate on their creative process as they revealed it over the last couple months.

Just because people disagree with you does not mean they are whining. Just because people voice a negative opinion does not mean they are complaining. Surely you are old enough and mature enough to understand that. A rebuttal will not be necessary as I have joined the legions who have grown tired of what you have to say.