The Apple Tree is Coming Back- Page 2

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 1:08am

I am not fond of this show. I played the narrator a few years ago, and at first listen I liked the score. But after hearing it a few more times I saw so many flaws. And the three acts have very little in common except the color brown (seriously: in the script). Personally, I'd rather they revived a worthy shows, with an actress who doesn't just play a kid in everything she does. Not perfect casting. Not at all. Sigh.

Bring back WSS.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 1:31am

The Apple Tree is actually a great Musical
if U have the right components.
Barbara Harris vs Cheno
well Barb had the CRAZY wit but Cheno has the Chops
Alda was Funny and charming with a good voice
Get's is Funny, Quirky with a Great Voice
Mike Nichols Directed
maybe he would again
same theatre as Spam so there is History
It fit well and looked great there so another Bway Theatre is not out of the Question
and it had a small ensemble
so again if the elements are right
that score could sing
and Mark Twain, Jules Fisher and the Arthur Stockton stories could work
just don't rewrite the book
and get Fun Designers!

[Smaxie]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 2:01am

Actually, the three one acts do have something in common (besides the joke about the color brown). All three shows deal with the perils of temptation, and what happens when you get what you wish for.

[respeck]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 2:45am

Smaxie is right. Directly from my musical theatre history text book,

"Though not connected in plot, characters or setting, all three are about the temptations of love; hence the title, The Apple Tree."

[respeck]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 6:07pm

Bump.

This thread is nicer than the other one. Haha.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 8:09pm

I think we are quick to judge what we don't fully understand. Secondly did you see Kristin in Encores?

[jasobres]

Posted: 3/12/06 at 12:31pm

I told you I wasn't lying!