The Official BABY, IT'S YOU Thread- Page 3

[rougeduck]

Posted: 3/27/11 at 6:36pm

Well Wonderland is pretty much my new favorite thing this moment...so I think I should check this new blog out. He should really promote it more.

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 2:17pm

Based on the comments of several detractors, perhaps we should rename it "Baby, It's Pew!"

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 2:25pm

No one answered my question:

"So, wait. Is there no schoolyard scene when Florence sees the girls for the first time? Or the contract scene where they are taught how to walk in heels? They just skip over all of that?!"

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 7:14pm

Sorry Diva-
There is no contract sign where they are taught to walk in heels. There is a brief scene in a schoolyard. Florence sees them, hands them contracts, tells their parents to sign them and tells Shirley, "I'm gonna make you a star." Shirley responds, "I already am a star!"

Then the sign of 6 months later comes down. It happened so quickly I forgot about it. It was rather ludicrous too. I mean these four Black girls just trusted this strange White woman to make them stars for no reason?

Of course this is all brought back at the end when Shirley tells Florence, "You made us stars," and Florence answers, "You already were stars!"

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 7:17pm

What song will they sing at The Tonys?

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 7:20pm

Ha I pray it's Louie Louie, just so everyone can see the crazy wig the guy gets to wear. For the record he also plays the blind son and the gay press agent!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 8:56pm

Sounds like the re-writes consisted of some strange cuts that make no sense.

Oh well.

[Ravenal]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 10:35pm

Hey Buff...Theatrediva isn't the only person who is done with you...I know of at least three others including myself who wish you would abandon this board and keep your opinions isolated to your all-knowing, self-important blog. Oh, and no need for your false plattitudes, you can thank me with your silence.

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 11:13pm

I just had to turn down a ticket to see this.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 11:17pm

American Idiot is definitely a jukebox musical no matter how you try to slice it.

[tking001]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 11:27pm

Did anyone rush this tonight ?
If so how were the seats? What time did you get there?

[kyle4]

Posted: 3/28/11 at 11:43pm

hey rave...

i will gladly thank you in silence...

but what am i thanking you for?

just let me know... and i will thank you as requested!!!!

thanks !!!!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 2:05am

For someone who wants to use the "that's not what this thread is about" line, you sure have a way of highjacking the thread.

Back to the subject.

Who went tonight?

[Insider2]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 12:45pm

Oh lord. I was there. I don't think there is any saving this one. Whizzer's post is 100% correct. It is just a complete mess. I will say that Beth Leavel is giving a heroic performance, but other than that, there is just nothing good to say about this train wreck.

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 12:57pm

Based on the comments found in this thread, it seems the fatal mistake was in not making Greenberg's life and career compelling; but rather it seems they just used it as an excuse to string some familiar hits together. Wrong!

Also, back in the 80s I saw a few productions directed by Sheldon Epps ('Blues in the Night' being one) and I thought ALL of them were poorly conceived and directed.

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 1:16pm

Saw this last night and it is definitely lacking, while the music is not bad the story needs more substance, more heart.

[Kalimba]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 11:08pm

Beth Leavel needs to fire her agent for getting her involved with this hot mess of a show. I thought I would enjoy the music at least, but needless to say this show was a complete waste of my time. I'm sorry I wasn't there the same night as Whizzer, because I was certainly entertained by his recap.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 11:15pm

It's really coming off as one of those great unintended comedies.

[singtopher]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 11:15pm

Well it's not like her agent was holding a gun to her head. She could have turned it down.

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 11:50pm

I've no doubt that if I had seen BIY I'd very likely be saying things like “she should fire her agent,” etc., but since I'm on the outside... as far as a career move, it was her first chance to get her name over the title – at least on Broadway – (did she?) and be the one who carries the show.
The critics (assuming they'll blast it) will leave her unscathed (trust me). She picked up a nice paycheck for a couple of months, was treated like a leading lady, gained a major upgrade in her billing, got to belt out a tune (I assume) or two, and be introduced to audiences outside the theater community.
I can't help but remember the days when I saw tons of early previews of new Broadway and OB musicals, I would be horrified by some of the roles certain wonderful musical comedy actors had agreed to do. It's much easier now that I'm not watching such things much anymore. I'll leave the 1st night shocks and dispatches to you guys! It's been an enjoyable thread, and bound to get even better.

[theatreguy]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:00am

She's not above the title.

Totally agree with egghumor - can't blame her for taking the job. How many other chances is she going to get to originate a leading role on Broadway?

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:15am

Thanks for the clarification. Idiotic me, I knew she was over-the-title, I what I meant to say was top billing. She does have that, yes? Or is she billed as a member of an ensemble?

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:17am

Oops again. I meant NOT over-the-title. I'm going home...

[After Eight]

Posted: 4/3/11 at 11:22am

After reading all the horrible reports on this and another thread (which should have been placed in this one), I was pleasantly suprised that the show turned out to be an amiable and entertaining show. It's definitely no train wreck, just a competent paint by numbers show biz rise and fall tale, just like "Buddy," " Jersey Boys, " et al. I found it an agreeable way to spend a couple of hours.

The show is too long. They could cut out some of the non Shirelles songs, and be better for it. There also needs to to be a scene showing how the group got to be famous.

The show has heart. I cared about the character of Flo. I thought her story was interesting, certainly interesting enough to be the center of the show, as the creators obviously desired. I thought Beth Leavel gave a very fine, well thought-out performance.

[kyle4]

Posted: 4/3/11 at 11:29am

my mom LOVED i!!!!... and she says so in an interview i did with her in my VERY SEXY blog...

http://thetheaterbuff.typepad.com/the-theater-buff/2011/04/baby-its-you-my-moms-thoughts-on-the-april-1st-preview.html

now, keep in mind, my blog remains sexy during the interview, but in a mom-appropriate way ... just clarifying...

now, i have to go do... back and triceps...