TRIP OF LOVE on Broadway?- Page 2

[reiki2]

Posted: 5/8/08 at 6:12pm

Sounds like Trip of Love is a fun show, looking forward to it coming to Broadway

[TheseBoots]

Posted: 5/9/08 at 1:30am

Question for lite2shine. Why are you so quick to say negative things about a show you yourself have not seen? Because from the looks of this board, most people that have attend a performance have really enjoyed it!

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/9/08 at 2:36am

Answer to TheseBoots. I'm not saying any negative things about the show. I'm questioning, yes, why they are doing the try-out in Osaka rather than Tokyo (more theatre goer population), and yes, pointint out the show seems like another jukebox show.

I merely report what my trustworthy theatre goer friends (who actually travel to Europe, US, and Korea to see different musical shows throughout a year) thought about the show as this is a try-out and I'm sure the creators want to get some feedbacks (good or bad).

I mean did you hear what happened to Glory Days? Wouldn't you want to make sure the show will be ready for big sharks? Obviously you are connected to the show, so really, you have to listen to ALL the feedbacks. GD creators got many feedbacks on what were not working but they didn't changed the show much. It is wonderful to believe in what you are doing but you need someone who can assess your show objectively (read: have a meaningful try-out).

Also the mystery of filling up the balcony, I found out they have started to offer a student discount and senior discount. For a student discount, the price of the ticket is reduced to $30 (from a shocking $120 in balcony section) but they can only sit in the balcony. For a senior discount, it's $80. I think that's a great way to promote and encourage to those people who cannot afford $120.

BTW I'm a huge supporter for theatre. I travel to different cities to see a regional show, world premiere, try out, as well as subscribing a local theatre/regional theatre etc.. I recently saw a brilliant show at La Jolla Playhouse for mere $37 and I thought this play should go to Broadway! But when you start charging $100 or more, my expectation for a show gets higher too. So I'd say I don't support theatre blindly, I want a good theatre experience in general.

[alex2]

Posted: 5/19/08 at 12:21am

Lite2Shine -
I think the point that many people on this board are trying to make that you are clearly not getting is this - YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS SHOW. Therefore, your comments aren't in any way productive or informative - they're just random comments that have no foundation. And frankly, that just doesn't add anything valuable to the conversation. Talk about shows you've seen, that's what this kind of a board is all about.

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 11:13am

Sorry to burst your bubbles but this is a "discussion board," not "a fan page for TOL" nor "discussion board only for those who saw the show," certainly not a "shill board." Many people who participate in bww boards don't, can't, haven't seen a show on BROADWAY, let alone at oversea. I mean even in this particular thread, how many people (who are not shill or connected to the company members) actually saw the show? Only one?

I know it's annoying to hear any type of inconvenient truth (especially for people connected to the show), providing a context of this so called "try out" in Japan (Osaka vs Tokyo, papering, substantially reduced ticket price) may be valuable for those don't read Japanese or don't know what's going on in Japan.

BTW I LOL when I read an article about a dummy (an advertising doll much like Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC) visited the show and PARTICIPATED on the stage. This dummy is quite popular in Japan I guess, and its visit generated quite a scene (lots of media attention). I'd say it would be pathetic and embarrassing if this is the way to generate a buzz. You can see him below, it's like WTF.






Updated On: 5/21/08 at 11:13 AM

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 11:14am

Another WTF

[bbonstage]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 11:23am

wow i'm surprised to see so much negativity being written on this thread! the entire topic was "does anyone know anything more" and it seems that the people who know NOTHING at all about it are trashing it, before even giving it a chance.

it seems like an awesome experience, all the pictures i've seen look amazing. the entire cast is completely high calibre and i see no reason for it NOT to have a future in new york. hopefully that future will allow room for some more americans in there as well... that is my question, are all the japanese performers expected to transfer with the show? how does that work with visas and green cards and such? i imagine they are all a huge part of the story by now...

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 12:41pm

I don't have a crystal ball but I assume all the Japanese cast would be replaced. It's possible they may get an artist visa (not GC) for a limited time, but there's no COMPELLING reason (since all principles are American) to apply for it and spend the time to gether all the paperwork. Plus once they get to U.S., they have to join the Equity.

There's one segment where Kaori Torii (somewhat known in Japan) is featured, but I doubt even if she is cast after transfer. Again, no COMPELLING reason why it has to be her.

There's one thing for sure (to me) that a scene of Japanese drums (wadaiko) will be eliminated. It's totally out of place in the show (no connection to 60's theme), and people who saw the show go "Huh?" when Japanese drums suddenly appear.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 2:52pm

I'm questioning, yes, why they are doing the try-out in Osaka rather than Tokyo (more theatre goer population)

Why do shows tryout in the US in Denver or Houston instead of Chicago or Boston?

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 3:34pm

Why having a try out (for a Broadway show) in Japan at all?

This isn't an exhibition game of football or baseball.

At least in Denver or Houston, there's no language barrier. Even Ragtime had a try out in Toronto (very theatre rich city), but there was no language barrier either.

To answer to your question mister, I'm not a producer so I'm just guessing but sometimes one of the producers of the show has a connection in the City (like San Francisco), or sometimes they don't want to attract much attention. Little Mermaid had a try out in Denver and I doubt many people flew from NY to see the show.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/21/08 at 4:38pm

I've no doubt the producers have a connection to someone in Japan, especially considering how much it would cost for an American to produce a show there. But so what? Remember when Harold Rome's Scarlett premiered in Japan? These things happen and it's ok. And despite the language barrier, the Japanese have been fans of American pop music for DECADES. A book show performed in English would be more of a shock than a 60s revue, which makes much more sense.

[alex2]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 10:52am

Wow Lite2Shine you are one negative person when it comes to this show. Makes a person wonder why. To go so far as to dig up press pictures of the show is rather odd. Perhaps you have a connection to this show? Perhaps you are an embittered dancer who was cut from the auditions and has it out for Trip of Love? Everyone else on this board who saw it had pretty positive things to say. And even if you did see the show - although we've established that YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE SHOW - and even if you didn't like it - you still seem waaaaaaaaaaay over the top about your negativity. That's unfortunate. But what is great is that even though you are clearly bent on trashing the show - many theater goers who have seen it have enjoyed it. I say good luck Trip of Love!

[TheseBoots]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 10:46am

All right, time to clear up a few things.
Yes, this is a discussion board and everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, those opinions should be based on what that person knows or can contribute. Not on what they think is, or should be happening. Therefore I will state what I know.

First Off: The Language Barrier
As I have stated before, this is a non-book show. There is no spoken word at all in the production. I know this as FACT. One of the reasons the tryout is being held in Japan is for this reason…Can a non-English speaking person enjoy this show? Many foreigners travel to NYC and see STOMP because they don’t understand Xanadu or Spamalot (that being said, all of these shows are terrific). That is one of the reasons for not having a North American tryout at this time.

Secondly: The “Clown”
The Clown (who’s name is Tarot) who appeared in Trip Of Love was not the producers’ idea. Tarot belongs to a much-loved restaurant in Osaka that after many years of business is closing. The owner of the restaurant is a fan of the show and asked if Tarot could make an appearance at the show? I know it sounds crazy but this was considered an honor in Japan. If you could read the articles from which you pulled the pictures you would have understood better. Also, I don’t think the term “WTF” or “LOL” should be used when you know nothing about someone else’s culture. It makes you sound immature and ignorant.

I hope this helped.

[lite2shine]

Posted: 2/19/09 at 4:32pm

I dug this thread up as I was thinking "what happened to 'Trip of Love' that was supposed to be Broadway bound?" and I realized that I was branded as someone who doesn't know Japanese culture. Ha ha, that's funny. Believe it or not, the clown's name is Taroh, not Tarot and the news about Taroh on the stage was actually laughing stock among Japanese theatre goers.–{“–‚ɏ΂¢‚à‚Ì‚¾‚Á‚½‚ñ‚Å‚·B–¼—_‚Æ‚©‚¶‚á‚È‚¢‚́AŸŽè‚É“ú–{‚Ì•—K‚ðì‚èã‚°‚È‚¢‚łˁB‚æ‚낵‚イ—Š‚Ý‚Ü‚Á‚¹B

Anyway, I'm very sorry that the City of Osaka's tax was spent on such a flop that couldn't even make it to Broadway.