Unpopular opinions you hold — Page 28

^Sure is good to know.

dramamama611 said: "Oh, George, this isn't an "us" vs "them" thing here. And if you have such disdain for most of the posters and their opinions, and don't even believe them, why would you want to be here. I enjoyed all three of the shows you mentioned....doesn't mean they aren't without flaws. How does that threaten you so? How does it affect your adoration of a show, or an actor?



I find theaterguy's attack on Ben Platt reprehensible and unfounded -- but what is the point of spurning him on? I said my piece and now it's time to move on. Your attacking of him, or his right to have his opinions makes you no better.







I appreciate this. I fully admit/am aware that my opinion on Platt is not in the majority- But I do feel strongly in my opinion and feel it's worthy of discussion. And isn't this exactly the place to discuss our differing opinion? If we can't discuss them on a Bway message board, why is there a bwayworld message board? Thank you for the backup in that respect. I bet there's a ton of theatre related stuff we would agree on. :)

GeorgeandDot said: "Btw this thread should not exist"

And yet you've posted in it relentlessly.

^ it's their unpopular opinion :)

Mr Nowack - I liked the performance too. From my nosebleed seats, I couldn't see Horace's expressions during the song which made the song into a mere pastiche-like "cute" song. But seeing DHP perform up close, I realized the intention of that character really well. It gave him dimension, and finally explained why Dolly loves the guy. He does have a heart - it was just buried way deep beneath all the struggle he doesn't talk about except in this song.

Mr. Nowack said: "BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING...

I actually enjoyed the HELLO DOLLY 2017 Tony performance."



Me, too! One actor/character standing in front of a curtain singing a simple song. Very effective, very entertaining.

Updated On: 6/28/17 at 10:05 AM

Public User said: "Hey, geniuses, did you read the title of this post?



YES

I like Brittain's voice but agree with your other points.

The first time I saw TGC, Amber's understudy was on so I thought that was why I didn't find Charming to be the showstopper that others had reported it to be. Then the next time I saw Amber and still felt the same. She does a great job but agree that Grace (and for me, Brittain) are giving the superior female featured performances in the show.

And absolutely regarding your first point. The superficiality of the spectacle is the whole point of it and it surprises me how some people don't understand that.

BroadwayRox3588 said: "Y'all are gonna hate me for this one.

I prefer Bright Star, Anastasia, and Bandstand to Hamilton.

(Don't get me wrong, though, I do love Hamilton)"



*Sheepishly raises hand in agreement* I have to admit Bandstand's score is my favorite of the 2016/17 season.

I would love to say Hamilton is overrated...much like DEH...but perhaps that's just because I find the lead characters bland.

• I can't stand Hamilton. I find (most of) it's score dull and boring compared to some other shows on Broadway right now.
• War Paint was actually a good show, and it could survive without Ebersole and Lupone if they are replaced by strong (not necessarily big name) actresses.
• The male songs in War Paint were actually entertaining (although perhaps not adding to the plot), especially Dinosaurs, which, although very strange, I and the apparently the rest of the theater appreciated as a moment of comic release in a more serious second act.
• While I love her, and think she is hilarious, I much preferred Heidi Blickenstaff over Leslie Kritzer in Something Rotten!
• Ben Platt is not the only thing holding DEH together. I believe that alongside Platt, RBJ, JLT, Will Roland and Kristolyn Lloyd are all working together in a special way that will fall apart when one of them leaves.
• I can't stand the CFA cast album. I think I would enjoy the show and intend to see it, but god, the amount of dialogue in the album makes it feel almost like a book on tape.

Updated On: 6/28/17 at 05:16 PM

I'm going to get completely trashed for this one- Lin's performance in Hamilton was unbearable. He can't sing or rap or whatever he was trying to do, it was painful to listen to and watch. HOWEVER, he is EXTREMELY talented in other aspects, but him as Hamilton- yikes.

I don't understand how Brittan Ashford's speaking voice sounds so much different from her affected singing voice.