VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#0VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:32am
Well; we just got back from Act 1 of this fiasco. It was truly a very sad pathetic spectacle on display. First let me state the positive. I have been wanting to go to the Kodak theater ever since they opened it about 4 years ago. The Kodak was built specifically for the Oscars. So the theater also functions as a TV studio. Throughout the year they have used it mainly for concerts and the occasional television special. The American Idol finale is also there. It is a neat ; big modern theater. Loved the pictures of oscar winners on display throughout the four lobbys.
On to the show. The music is unmemorable. I couldn't tell you what one song was called. I couldn't even begin to decypher any of the lyrics. It all has this bad Enya feel to it.
The performances were all on the "stand and pose" level. Poor Val Kilmer. Honey ; WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO YOU???? Well at least he was shirtless for about 20 minutes. His singing is of the Rex Harrison variety with a little mumbling tossed in. I'm telling you; he must have been drunk or high when he agreed to do this. The rest of the cast struggles valiantly. If you want their names or more info pm me. I'm sure they would just rather forget the whole affair; so I wont mention there names here.
The sets were horrendous. It comprises of huge led screens. The kind used in Madonna and Bette Midler concerts. With egyptian style set peices in front. OY!
Also; Val Kilmer has this never ending mumble (song) with the burning bush. It is suppose to be very serious but got the biggest and only laughs of the evening. We didn't stay after intermission. But judging from the line to get out of the parking; neither did alot of people.
What else can I tell you. BAD, BAD ,BAD. If any of you still want to go to this thing out of some kind of curiosity; or as a excuse to see this theater; then at least make sure you get comped. They are papering the house heavily. Free tickets are available anywhere. Just ask any hotel concierge .
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#1re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:50amWell, now I have to see this. Sorry, but that's the kind of review that will make me RUN to see a show!
#2re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:52am
Matt, i was thinking of writing that this review peaked my interest of the show. But thought that it'd seem strange. but I really want to see it!!
I want to hear the bad, mumbled showtunes!!! 
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#3re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:54amJust don't pay for it. You will be really pissed. And I wouldn't excatly call any of the music in it a showtune. It is in a show... and sure... it is a tune. But.... NO...
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#4re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:56amHow could you have left? Won't you always wonder what was in store? You would have had bragging rights for decades if this turns out to be as big of a turkey as you make it sound.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#5re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:58am
Well;
We kind of figured out how they were doing the red sea thing. And by the time intermission roled along it was already 10 pm. Believe me this isn't Carrie. We did the right thing in leaving.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#6re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:00amHad to get home to Golden Girls, huh? I totally understand.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#7re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:02am
Sueleen,
be easy on me. I have been up since 530 am.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#8re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:05amThen put on your fuzzy slippers and make yourself a big old cocktail and let the Girls take you away...
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#9re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:13am
Sounds like a good idea. 
Thank you for being a friend.
musicaltheatreman
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/03
#10re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:15am
how as the lead female?? i think lauren kennedy is in??? how was she??? she is a broadway vet i hope she was good.
and if anyone else saw the show please post!!! thanks :)
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#11re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 3:35amLauren kennedy was fine. She sounded great. But she was given nothing to do.
TxTwoStep
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/24/03
#12re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 4:19ami have an aquaintance in the cast (i think he has some feature numbers, his name is Adam), and there is something about Kilmer...our generation's Marlon Brando. Wish i could see it no matter how bad. And i share your fascination with the Kodak....
Al Dente
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#13re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 11:03amI will post a review after opening night to be fair but I have a strong feeling that it will echo DAMES' sentiments.
#14re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 11:06amisn't this coming to Radio City?
WOSQ
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/03
#15re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 11:19am
I read a book review a while ago that I will paraphrase:
"There are good shows, there are bad shows, and then there are fabulous shows, as in 'Oh, you have to see this. Its fabulous!'"
This is due into the Music Hall in February I think, that is if it makes it out of LA, and I for one cannot wait.
#16re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 12:27pmIf Val Kilmer is our generation's Marlon Brando, then these are very sad times, indeed.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#17re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 12:32pmBelieve me people. I understand the curiosity factor in wantng to see this. But if you must; DO NOT spend your hard earned cash. You will kick yourself.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#18re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 12:35pmDid anyone read the book this was based on? I haven't but I hear the book is much darker, with more sex and violence. Is it worth checking out?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#19re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:16pmDame: How was 'Nita Whitaker....she played Zipporah. I love me some 'Nita sangin!
#20re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:28pmI think Val Kilmer is awesome.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#21re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 1:56pm
Here's a detailed take on the show from someone who stayed for Act II:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/display_message.php?id=56443
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#22re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:02pmI'm hooked. I hope it comes to NYC somewhere. I'll be the first in line.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#23re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/22/04 at 2:52pm
It's being retitled:
Trainwreck, the Musical
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#24re: VAl Kilmer in Ten commandments 09 /21/04
Posted: 9/23/04 at 2:54pmOk; just so you all stop asking how certain people were in the show. It was very hard to tell who was who. They all looked horrible and sounded horrible.
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