The Boy from...Ugh!- Page 2

[MusicMan]

Posted: 10/8/03 at 9:27am

The Boy from Hunger.

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 10/8/03 at 11:21am

no one can be dismissive of Jackman's performance. In fact there are many good performances. i think the show will run, and most discerning audiences will get that the songs are pretty good, the book weak, and the performances amazing. Shows have run for a LONG time on that or worse. But i agree that BFO will not even have the short run that Stamos can give NINE once Jackman leaves.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/8/03 at 7:56pm

According to song list on Playbill.com , 5 songs from "Legs Diamond" are in Oz. Not bad for a musical that was billed as a monumental bomb. I saw Legs & it was not a train wreck. It was entertaining. Not great but entertaining

[jo]

Posted: 10/9/03 at 9:53pm

I've just read a very insightful article posted on the News Section of this board on how Martin Sherman approached the re-writing of the book for the upcoming musical. It's called "This Isn't the Oz That Was" by Gerard Raymond ( theatermania.com) and focuses on the concept that they are pursuing in presenting the story of Peter Allen musically. I find their approach very interesting and innovative - and maybe the article can clarify some of the questions raised earlier on this thread.

Just to be sure you don't miss it - here's the link:

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm?int_news_id=3960&CFID=114138&CFTOKEN=68854317


Jo Updated On: 10/9/03 at 09:53 PM

[PigletH13]

Posted: 10/9/03 at 9:56pm

What a great and informative article! I hope this helps those who have been a bit miffed about some things in the show. : D