The infamous BAND IN BERLIN (1999): anyone else here see it?
The infamous BAND IN BERLIN (1999): anyone else here see it?
#1The infamous BAND IN BERLIN (1999): anyone else here see it?
Posted: 11/6/17 at 10:25am
Truly the most horrendous night I've spent in a theatre, and certainly the all-time worst show I've ever seen on Broadway.
And I've seen some real losers.
Can anybody else chime in with their reminiscences?
#2The infamous BAND IN BERLIN (1999): anyone else here see it?
Posted: 11/9/17 at 5:55pm
Interesting to realize how forgotten this show is.
It covered the careers of the same entertainers that Barry Manilow's HARMONY did; but this one actually managed to make it to Broadway for 17 critically-loathed performances.
Well, it's a long time ago...
#3The infamous BAND IN BERLIN (1999): anyone else here see it?
Posted: 11/10/17 at 9:38am
Wow, that is a blast from the past that I am surprised anyone remembered.
I actually worked at the American Music Theater Festival (later, after I left, it became known as The Prince Music Theater) while the piece was being developed. So I sat through many rehearsals, techs, and performances. I had nothing to do with the transfer but always was proud to say a show I worked on went to Broadway. That being said, I thought it was an odd fit for Broadway, especially given that the Manilow show was getting a lot of notice at the time. This was not a traditional musical in any sense and wondered how it would play there. And as you mentioned it only took 17 performances to get the answer.
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