The Cab Drivers: The Offical "A Catered Affair" Love Thread

[BenKaye]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 6:01pm

Anyone?

This is an amazing dramatic show. Any supporters out there?

Updated On: 4/19/08 at 06:01 PM

[BenKaye]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 7:40pm

annoyance bump.

[mc1227]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 10:42pm

I'm going next Friday and I'll let you know. Hope it's as good as I've been reading about!!

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 10:47pm

Have you seen it yet to even create a love thread for it? I will laugh if you haven't.

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 10:47pm

Have you seen it yet to even create a love thread for it? I will laugh if you haven't.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 10:48pm

*LOVE*

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 11:03pm

One of the best new works in a while. Simply beautiful.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 11:06pm

Loved it in San Diego, can't wait to see it on Broadway.

A GEM.

[BenKaye]

Posted: 4/3/08 at 11:15pm

Of course I've seen it.

It was an amazing theatrical experience, and the second best new musical of the season I've seen, right behind Passing Strange.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 4/4/08 at 6:49am

I saw the dress rehearsal 2 weeks ago and loved every second of it. There is no way that Faith Prince cant win the Tony for one of the most amazing performances ive sen in years. Great news that we will have a cast recording soon.

[kidmanboy]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 8:59am

I saw it last night and you can count me in!

"It was an amazing theatrical experience, and the second best new musical of the season I've seen, right behind Passing Strange."

I agree completely. And the complaints about the show's score are baffling to me. I found the music and lyrics to be beautiful. And the whole evening was beautifully produced and directed. John Doyle really knows how to create characters and tell a story. Of course the material he's been given helps as well.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 10:45am

Dont expect The Little Mermaid', Young Frankenstein' and all the other big shows and you'll find this a great treat away from the mindless other fodder on offer. A brilliant little show. Yes 'little'- no big sets or mindless choreography etc.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:19pm

Not only are people starting to have more realistic expectations of what they are going to see, but every day there are rehearsals with much tightening going on.

And because of all that, I've noticed a huge increase of love for the show.

That's what previews are for.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:35pm

Can't wait for this show!
Can't wait for the reviews!
Can't wait to see this piece!

Countdown to ACA: 16 days...
Updated On: 4/5/08 at 02:35 PM

[thatgirl712]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 2:44pm

I plan on seeing it soon myself. I really love the movie. I can see it over and over again.

Diane

[Not Barker, Todd.]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 2:07am

I haven't seen the show, but I'm choosing to be optimistic. I love everything I have seen and heard.

Should we get a fan name?

Suggestions:
The Cab Drivers
The Wedding Planners
The Confirmed Bachelors

I like the Cab Drivers.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 2:22am

I agree Not Barker Todd, I haven't seen the show but I love all the clips and such I've seen.

I also like the Cab Drivers.

[larry64]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 2:23am

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[thatgirl712]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 11:33pm

Looks good!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 11:48pm

I have not seen the show yet....but sign me in! yay!

J*

Edit : and my contribution to the thread....

































Updated On: 4/28/08 at 11:48 PM

[BenKaye]

Posted: 4/18/08 at 11:54pm

I don't understand the clip, larry64. Shwatever.

The Cab Drivers is pretty good, but I want to hear if anyone else has other ideas before we decide on it.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 12:08am

Did anybody suggest "The Caterers"?

I think that's funny.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 12:09am

I will go for Cab Drivers- bec. it kinda represents the show...their source of income. what will be sacrifice to have that wedding> it has a meaning to me..

Confirmed bachelors- is that a.k.a for gay in the 50's (per the video) may not apply to everyone.

Wedding Planners- sound like a group related to Wedding Singer the musical.

just my 2 cents...

J*

[ZiggyCringe]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 12:21am

I'll join the love thread.

I thought this show had problems. Particularly, I was disappointed that the bride's change of heart was completely unmusicalized. It should have been explained. But for the most part, musically, it was lovely.

Overall, it was smart, well directed, well acted, and rather haunting. The moment where Prince just stands silent for the longest time was exceptionally moving. The performance I saw was basically loathed by the audience members around me, and that disappointed me, because I think there's a lot of craft here, from Harvey and both Johns. I'd hate to see this one dismissed, even though it might not be for everybody.

[Are_you_kidding?]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 1:49am

THANK GOODNESS for this thread! I have renewed faith in this website. This is by far my favorite show of the year. If Faith doesn't get the Tony...well she just has to get it, that's all. Best performance of the year without question. Best I've seen in the eight years I've lived in NYC, frankly.