The Play That Goes Wrong vs. Bandstand — Page 2

See TPTGW with the original cast before they leave. Bandstand was meh.

Bandstand



Play that goes wrong....went wrong. It was hard to get thru that 2 hours. Just stupid, repetitive, and pretty pointless overall. So many better things to see instead.

My vote goes to Bandstand.

But if you enjoy slapstick comedy, a la Three Stooges, you'll definitely have fun at The Play That Goes Wrong. It was repetitive for me, but it was still ok. Worth the TDF price, but glad I didn't pay full price for it. On the other hand, my friend was in stitches the whole time. So I guess it really depends on the kind of comedy you enjoy.

goldenboy said: "Why don't you reconsider not twotiming Comet or Groundhog Day and make room for two shows shat will make you smile over two shows that made me yawn."

Because this isn't about you, it's about them. Who, like many others, loved one or both of those shows and think they're worth seeing. Your opinion of the shows they didn't ask about means nothing.

Another troll to add to block list. Now I remember why I stopped posting here years ago.

To the OP -

I saw both Bandstand and The Play That Goes Wrong and while I mostly enjoyed them, I have no desire to see them again. If you want something dramatic, but weak, go with Bandstand. If you want something funny, but gets a little old after while, go with The Play that Goes Wrong. Neither of them are as good as Groundhog Day.

ChildofEarth said: "I'd say The Play that Goes Wrong. The original cast leaves soon and that is just magic up on the stage.

I'm likely alone in this, but I detested Bandstand. Too much useless choreography, purposely emotionally trying, and writing that is at once sour and too sweet.



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Well I didn't detest it but I didn't love it either. And it boggles my mind that Bandstand won for best choreography. It was ordinary and expected at best, confirming my opinion that Andy B. is the most highly overrated choreographer on Broadway at this time.

Is it really so hard to type out The Play That Goes Wrong? It just took me three seconds to do so. And if you have to be lazy then why don't you just say TPTGW vs. B? Enough with the initials already. And it took me longer to type the initials than the title of the play.

The Play That Goes Wrong is one of my favorite plays of ALL time. I love it so much, but I think you should see Bandstand. I don't think this show will come back to Broadway for a long time and if it doesn't, it's a once in a lifetime chance. Even though it's not like the other shows you're seeing, I suggest that you see it before it closes.

I thought the TPTGW was amazing, funny, a lesson in comic timing, and my wife who is not and "audible laugther" was laughing very loudly



For those who complain about show abbreviations, I play a tiny violin for you crybabies.

I have not seen Bandstand--just listened to songs on XM, but if you like farce and laughing your ass off I would see The Play that Goes Wrong. My whole family cried from laughing from start to finish. How the actors don't get hurt (yes I know it's all planned but I still feel for that poor girl during that one scene....no spoilers) well, I'm dying to see it again.

Now having seen both, my vote is for The Play That Goes Wrong. I'm not a big fan of farce but it won me over. While I found it relatively enjoyable from the start, I felt its jokes at the beginning were cliche but I was pretty much dying by the end of it. I'm pretty sure I left the theater with a ridiculous grin on my face that wouldn't go away.

Bandstand is your average, generic musical. While most of the performances were solid, it didn't feel like all the scenes landed. The most interesting parts were watching/listening to the band itself playing. Some of the music was very good, but most of it was a miss for me. Even Welcome Home, which easily ranks one of the best performances of the night, the song itself is only okay. It's the emotions of the actors playing it is what really nails that scene. I left the theater appreciating the musicianship but felt overall lukewarm about the show itself. Though I will say Laura Osnes is absolutely lovely in the show. Sometimes it's worth watching talented singers sing mediocre music, if you enjoy that kind of thing.

ETA: In case this helps for comparison. I enjoyed both The Great Comet and Groundhog Day. Both are something I'd see again if given the chance (but now I won't since it's leaving...). The Play That Goes Wrong would be something I'd consider seeing again, while Bandstand I would not go back.

Updated On: 8/27/17 at 03:24 PM

They leave on 17th September! So you have exactly a week!

I strongly encourage you to try to catch this genius cast before they leave and go back to doing their awesome thing in the UK and Europe!

Bandstand is your average, generic musical. While most of the performances were solid, it didn't feel like all the scenes landed. The most interesting parts were watching/listening to the band itself playing. Some of the music was very good, but most of it was a miss for me. Even Welcome Home, which easily ranks one of the best performances of the night, the song itself is only okay. It's the emotions of the actors playing it is what really nails that scene. I left the theater appreciating the musicianshipbut felt overall lukewarm about the show itself. Though I will say Laura Osnes is absolutely lovely in the show. Sometimes it's worth watching talented singers sing mediocre music, if you enjoy that kind of thing.

Bandstand is a generic musical?

Name some other musicals of the genre.

A reason for some to catch Bandstand is that the two young principals, Corey and Laura, look like future stars on the rise. Isherwood, who had been cool towards Osnes in past reviews, sent her a real love letter in his Bandstand review.