#26
Posted: 8/20/05 at 12:56am
Well, I can't say that I've read the Wall Street Journal's review, but if what you describe is actually in the review, it's deplorable! No matter how much a reviewer dislikes a show, to use a tragedy such as a murder; and in this case, the actual murderer of John Lennon, as part of their review of the show LENNON...is just outright disgusting; and also, very disrespectful to the memory of the deceased and his family. It is not worthy of being in print, and shame on the Journal for printing it.
Personally, I love the show. I've seen it quite a few times; and it's not just the phenomenal cast that makes it enjoyable. It is very entertaining, contains some humor as well as sadness, has some pretty terrific music, and it doesn't describe itself as traditional theatre in the first place. So if someone is open to see something new, they shouldn't be disappointed that it is not traditional. It is what it is described to be: a musical, narrative celebration of the life and music of John Lennon. Why can't it be considered another form of theatre?
Just because it isn't traditional theatre (OKLAHOMA it ain't), doesn't make it bad. If everything on Broadway were exactly the same, it wouldn't make sense to bother going to see anything new...ever. Of course, as with every other show that is performed, not everyone likes it, but a lot of us do like it. It doesn't make sense to me that people have to be so incredibly negative and bash it with such horrific statements just because it isn't their personal taste.
I agree that some critics and even some people on the message board just feel the need to be more outrageous and scathing with their comments, as if it makes them sound more clever. News Flash: it doesn't! Hopefully, if someone wants to see it, they won't be deterred by what they read here or in the reviews. Reviews are meant to be guidelines, not gospel. They are someone's personal opinon. The audience is allowed to make up their own minds; but they first have to actually see the production.
As far as the producers "letting families...$100.00 a seat;" unfortunately, those are the full going prices currently on Broadway now. As a constant theatre goer, whether I love the show or not, I always try to go on a discount, and so should those families to which you refer.
In fact, if anyone would like to make up their own minds rather than be swayed by critics, there is currently a $59.00 discount running for LENNON. It has appeared in the Sunday papers for the last few weeks; and Broadway Box also has a code for it. The newspaper discount is good on seats through September 25. The Broadway Box is good through October 2. NOTE: After Sunday, September 11, LENNON is not going to be performed on Sundays anymore, but rather on Mondays instead.
So it isn't traditional theatre. Personally, I have found some of the traditional stuff to be boring; one of the most famous long running plays was pure torture for me.
Viva la difference!
Personally, I love the show. I've seen it quite a few times; and it's not just the phenomenal cast that makes it enjoyable. It is very entertaining, contains some humor as well as sadness, has some pretty terrific music, and it doesn't describe itself as traditional theatre in the first place. So if someone is open to see something new, they shouldn't be disappointed that it is not traditional. It is what it is described to be: a musical, narrative celebration of the life and music of John Lennon. Why can't it be considered another form of theatre?
Just because it isn't traditional theatre (OKLAHOMA it ain't), doesn't make it bad. If everything on Broadway were exactly the same, it wouldn't make sense to bother going to see anything new...ever. Of course, as with every other show that is performed, not everyone likes it, but a lot of us do like it. It doesn't make sense to me that people have to be so incredibly negative and bash it with such horrific statements just because it isn't their personal taste.
I agree that some critics and even some people on the message board just feel the need to be more outrageous and scathing with their comments, as if it makes them sound more clever. News Flash: it doesn't! Hopefully, if someone wants to see it, they won't be deterred by what they read here or in the reviews. Reviews are meant to be guidelines, not gospel. They are someone's personal opinon. The audience is allowed to make up their own minds; but they first have to actually see the production.
As far as the producers "letting families...$100.00 a seat;" unfortunately, those are the full going prices currently on Broadway now. As a constant theatre goer, whether I love the show or not, I always try to go on a discount, and so should those families to which you refer.
In fact, if anyone would like to make up their own minds rather than be swayed by critics, there is currently a $59.00 discount running for LENNON. It has appeared in the Sunday papers for the last few weeks; and Broadway Box also has a code for it. The newspaper discount is good on seats through September 25. The Broadway Box is good through October 2. NOTE: After Sunday, September 11, LENNON is not going to be performed on Sundays anymore, but rather on Mondays instead.
So it isn't traditional theatre. Personally, I have found some of the traditional stuff to be boring; one of the most famous long running plays was pure torture for me.
Viva la difference!
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