The Times They Are A-Changin' — Page 5

have the reviews come out for this yet? I know it opened last night, right?

I just had another friend see this and he also came away not impressed. His big complaint was they were singing Dylan songs as Broadway numbers. When I said, “well that comes with the territory,” he didn’t seem placated. He said it is “bizarre” and “mostly just dancing and tumbling” and didn’t recommend it at all. And this from a person with strong theatrical ties who usually enjoys the avant-garde. However, he is also a huge Dylan fan and I wonder if Dylan purists are the ones most bothered by this production.
I am going to see this soon and am well versed in what this production is and isn’t supposed to be so wont be put off by Dylan sung as a Broadway-style number (I hope )

I sat front row center of the orchestra, also student rush....we were front row center. i think they are the best seats in the house! be careful though, the cast members can see you so be sure to smile :)

irene, you friend who is a huge Dylan fan is right from his point of view and honestly CurtainPullDowner is also dead on when he says that you have to let your mind go and just go with it. I think Dylan would have "just gone with it" even in his prime but many of us who practically worshipped him will have a tough time accepting his songs out of their original context.

I believe this show will be appreciated by people who love creativity and high spirits. Many of Dylans' most adoring fans will hate it because they simply will feel it doesn't do him or his messages justice. As I said previously, you had to be there at the time to understand that gut feeling we have about his music. He was not just Abba or Billy Joel or The Beatles. He was a spokesman for a generation and removing the social consciousness from his music will be impossible to swallow for many folks.

Michael, Jenn and Thom sing alot.
And Michael and Jenn Dance a great duet, it's a sweet moment in the show.

(sorry I meant to post this on this thread)

I saw Doug (standby for Michael) in the show and he was fantastic. Dare I say he is much more suitable as Coyote than Michael? (yes I saw Michael as Coyote too) Don't get me wrong, Michael was very good and super cute but he didn't look like he is Catp Arab's son or grew up in a circus, but Doug did. He had a great chemistry with Jenna too.

its too bad Thom Sesma is being wasted if the show is as bad as they say. he is a BRILLIANT talent and has yet to be discovered and i don't KNOW WHY! he is incredible on stage.

This show is "FAR" from bad.
I Loved it and it sold out and was extended twice!
Can't wait to see it in NYC!

Updated On: 3/20/06 at 12:06 PM

Thom told me he doesn't read reviews but I told him to check out this board because we were all raving about his performance :). I told him how he was getting great reviews and he seemed so happy. Everyone describes him as "Dylanesque".

I never even heard they were thinking of a run in Chicago.

Anyway, one of the dancers in the show came to my school the other day to hold a lecture. It was pretty cool. And no, it was not Michael Arden (if it was, I wouldn't be here right now. I would have died from happiness)

I can't imagine they go to Chicago. But from what the dancer told me, he says Twyla is changing the show every day. So maybe if she feels she still wants more changes. I saw it, and the only thing that needs chaning is to add some dialogue so they can develop the story more. I don't see the problem in adding dialogue. It adds more time, but it would make the expierience much more enjoyable.

I don't know. I think the prodution level is outstanding, but as a musical, it's really lacking. Just not enough story for me. I probably would have preferred them to do what Jersey Boys did: tell a story set to Bob Dylan's music.