The Prom

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 7:01pm

I'm still debating about seeing the Prom national tour at the Ahmanson Theater in LA next month. I did like the movie on Netflix but i would have enjoyed it more if Emma and Alyssa were the main focus and the adults transformation from narcissistic actors to activists were secondary. Anything different that i should expect? I do love Breathe, We Look To You, You Happened, Zazzz, Unruly Heart and It's Time To Dance.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 7:12pm

Just some minor differences (Stephen Sondheim has become ALW, for example). If anything, more people may get all the inside-baseball theatre references. Those felt a bit lost in the shuffle on Netflix.

Unfortunately, we don't get to see Emma's grandmother or Barry's mother in the stage version — two additions that the film version got right.

 

 

[Voter]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 8:51pm

I saw the OBC of The Prom on Broadway. Emma and Alyssa are the main center point of the stage version. The movie focused slightly more on the secondary characters because of the big actors that portrayed them.

I wish the movie focused more on the lesbian couple because that is what the main plot is about. You are not going to sideline Meryl Streep. Her character in the movie had a bigger role than the stage version. Also, the Broadway production did not feature Barry's mother nor Emma's grandmother.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 10:04pm

Voter said: "I saw the OBC of The Prom on Broadway. Emma and Alyssa are the main center point of the stage version. The movie focused slightly more on the secondary characters because of the big actors that portrayed them.

I wish the movie focused more on the lesbian couple because that is what the main plot is about. You are not going to sideline Meryl Streep. Her character in the movie had a bigger role than the stage version. Also, the Broadway production did not feature Barry's mother nor Emma's grandmother."

 

That sounds very helpful. And I didn’t care for Trent 

 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 10:38pm

I loved both the Broadway show and the movie.

I can’t recommend the tour less. Terrible. Low energy, poorly performed and sloppy. Skip it.

Updated On: 7/2/22 at 10:38 PM

[Jarethan]

Posted: 7/2/22 at 10:47pm

I loved the movie, was disappointed in the show, whose Broadway production looked mega-cheesy.   My vote: save the $$$ and spend it on something else…and rewatch the movie on Netflix.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 7/3/22 at 1:38am

It’s non union so already production value will be lower. I can’t speak the performers but age wise they tend to not fit their roles. I’d see it for free. But otherwise wouldn’t spend my money 

[conealpetterson]

Posted: 7/3/22 at 3:00am

The Prom tour is listed as an union tour on the Actor’s Equity site.  Regardless, I have not heard good things about the tour cast.  I saw it on Broadway and loved it.  But I think I will skip the tour.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/3/22 at 8:15am

SouthernCakes said: "It’s non union so already production value will be lower. I can’t speak the performers but age wise they tend to not fit their roles. I’d see it for free. But otherwise wouldn’t spend my money"

The tour is actually an equity tour.

[BentleyB]

Posted: 7/3/22 at 11:32pm

I saw The Prom on Broadway 9 times including closing night and loved it.  The movie was so-so.  I saw the tour in Nashville and it was awful.  Cheap sets and costumes that did not resemble the original, no energy, and the actors were awful. I would never recommend seeing it on tour very bad community theater vibe.   

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 7/4/22 at 1:25am

I saw the Netflix movie. I enjoyed it and feel I saw something that, based on people’s feedback on this board, makes it unnecessary to see the tour. I live 6 miles from the Ahmanson in Los Angeles. I really hope the Ahmanson gets its act together soon. I used to go to a lot of productions there, but even many of my subscriber friends have not renewed based on the caliber of shows they’re bringing in. 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/4/22 at 2:08am

^ I haven’t been to the Ahmanson since Next to Normal in 2010. I don’t go out to Downtown very much. But in this case, I hope it’ll play regionally soon at La Mirada or Musical Theatre West Long Beach.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 7/5/22 at 11:04am

BwayLB said: "^ I haven’t been to the Ahmanson since Next to Normal in 2010. I don’t go out to Downtown very much. But in this case, I hope it’ll play regionally soon at La Mirada or Musical Theatre West Long Beach."

I'm guessing rights will be released soon and you'll see a slew of regional and summer stock productions popping up by next summer and the following season (if not some already showing up this coming season), as well as college productions all over the place.

[DAME]

Posted: 8/10/22 at 11:18am

BentleyB said: "I saw The Prom on Broadway 9 times including closing night and loved it. The movie was so-so. I saw the tour in Nashville and it was awful. Cheap sets and costumes that did not resemble the original, no energy, and the actors were awful. I would never recommend seeing it on tour very bad community theater vibe."

I saw the tour last night.  And maybe my expectations were low.  But I had a great time.  Loved the guy who played Trent.    Everyone else was kind of a secondary carbon copy of what you saw in NY.  There were creatives in the audience  ( LA first preview-opens tonight).. so the company was obviously getting a brush up.  Go see it.  It is fun.  And plenty of discounts for good seats are around.  They have the rear mezzanie and all of the balcony curtained up. 

Updated On: 8/10/22 at 11:18 AM

[Popular]

Posted: 8/10/22 at 12:18pm

BwayLB said: "I'm still debating about seeing the Prom national tour at the Ahmanson Theater in LA next month. I did like the movie on Netflix but i would have enjoyed it more if Emma and Alyssa were the main focus and the adults transformation from narcissistic actors to activists were secondary. Anything different that i should expect? I do love Breathe, We Look To You, You Happened, Zazzz, Unruly Heart and It's Time To Dance."

I may try the $20 lottery at some point. 

 

[BETTY22]

Posted: 8/10/22 at 3:40pm

I wished they had used the Broadway cast for the Netflix film......

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 8/10/22 at 11:48pm

I saw the tour last month when it was in San Francisco and I also really liked it. I had read this thread and was going to skip it but I got an e-mail offer for $40 tickets including fees for most of the orchestra seats and decided to give it a shot. Glad I did. Got there and 4 out of the main 5 or 6 characters were out but the understudies were really great. In particular, Thad Turner Wilson who was on as Barry Glickman was very funny and just loads of energy. The show started a bit slow but really ended up drawing me in and I'm really glad I went. If you can get a decent discount or win the lottery, it's probably worth giving it a shot.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 8/11/22 at 3:58am

To me it’s weird to have a first National Equity with not one “known” name 

[Marway44]

Posted: 8/11/22 at 6:31am

For anyone interested, the show will be at the White Plains Performing Arts Center in New York October 7 thru October 23.  It's the regional premiere. 

[gleek4114]

Posted: 8/11/22 at 9:14am

I saw the tour in Nashville this past February. The only person out was Courtney (who I was most excited to see as Dee Dee). However I still enjoyed the show, and Ashley Bruce did a great job, even if a bit young for the role. The tour didn’t have the broadway magic, but I definitely enjoyed myself (and my $20 front row rush ticket). 

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 8/11/22 at 9:56am

SouthernCakes said: "To me it’s weird to have a first National Equity with not one “known” name"

I agree. No offense to the actors who are in the show, but I was expecting a little more exciting casting for this tour. Especially with the movie out, I thought it would bring in more business so they could get some "names" but alas, it didn't.

[cryan71]

Posted: 8/12/22 at 12:55pm

Rarely tours have known names.  I know some plays do,but touring musicals rarely.  I think the only touring musical I've ever seen with a name was South Pacific with Robert Goulet in 1987.

And a tour of a failed Broadway show that didn't recoup its initial investment, expect the budget to be smaller.

I saw this tour and it was fun with energy.  I also saw ithe show on Broadway and thought the touring cast was equal.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 8/13/22 at 11:33am

cryan71 said: "Rarely tours have known names. I know some plays do,but touring musicals rarely."

Fair. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of the Hello Dolly tour with Carolee Carmello, 9-5 with Dee Hoty, Norm Lewis going out with A Solider's Play. 

 

[DAME]

Posted: 8/13/22 at 12:12pm

Marway44 said: "For anyone interested, the show will be at the White Plains Performing Arts Center in New York October 7 thru October 23. It's the regional premiere."

I thought the tour closed before then.  Those it become non union?   

As to the other comments.  I thought this cast was a lot of fun and the energy was great.  Name casting would have been wrong and uneccerarry with this show. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 8/13/22 at 12:39pm

Popular said: "BwayLB said: "I'm still debating about seeing the Prom national tour at the Ahmanson Theater in LA next month. I did like the movie on Netflix but i would have enjoyed it more if Emma and Alyssa were the main focus and the adults transformation from narcissistic actors to activists were secondary. Anything different that i should expect? I do love Breathe, We Look To You, You Happened, Zazzz, Unruly Heart and It's Time To Dance."

I may try the $20 lottery at some point.

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Why would you do the lottery when for about the same money you can pick your own seat ?